This training guide will help you plan how to prevent injuries and fatalities from falls among your crew, and provide training to your workers. It includes the following tools:
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Three simple steps to preventing falls. OSHA Fall from a Telecommunications Tower (PDF). OSHA FATAL Facts No. 7, (2014). OSHA Fall Prevention Training Guide - A Lesson Plan for Employers (PDF). A Spanish version (PDF) is also available. OSHA Alliance Program Toolbox talks and Training products. Scaffolding: Narrow Frame Scaffolds Fact Sheet (PDF).
Provide and use personal fall arrest system (PFAS), working lanyard, and climber safety device when going aloft where a climber safety rail is installed. If a climber safety rail is not installed, use a double
Falling can cause serious, sometimes painful wounds, including broken bones and head injuries. As disease progression occurs, you will notice an increase in weakness and the need for more assistance. There are a number of things that can be done at home to prevent falls. WHAT SHOULD YOU REPORT TO THE UNITY TEAM? • Do not attempt to lift.
• It is important that safety and health programs contain provisions to protect workers from falls on the job. • The following hazards cause the most fall-related injuries: – Unprotected Sides, Wall Openings, and Floor Holes – Unguarded Protruding Steel Rebars – Improper Scaffold Construction – Misuse of Portable Ladders
Workers who are six feet or more above lower levels are at risk for serious injury or death if they should fall. Falls can be prevented when workers understand proper set-up and safe use of equipment.
To help prevent fall injuries at your facility, your organization provides training on the common factors and hazards that contribute to falling and the safe work practices that should be followed to control them.
• What measures to take to avoid falls resulting from trips; • What types of unsafe acts contribute to fall-related incidents. PROGRAM OUTLINE: BACKGROUND • Slips, trips and falls result in more than 15 million workplace injuries each year; and unfortunately, injuries related to falls are the second leading cause of on-the-job fatalities.
Instructions for using the Toolbox Talks to train workers in fall prevention (pages 2–3). A series of Toolbox Talks about various fall prevention topics (pages 5–12). A Fact Sheet, in English and Spanish, with some key information about preventing falls (page 15).
Falls are a leading cause of injury both on and off the job. We need to be constantly scanning our environment to watch out for possible slip, trip and fall hazards – even in familiar situations. Use the following checklist to help prevent falls wherever you are.