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Fall Protection in Construction

 

 

 Overview   Objectives  
    In the construction industry in the U.S., falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. Each year, on average, between 150 and 200 workers are killed and more than 100,000 are injured as a result of falls at construction sites. OSHA recognizes that accidents involving falls are generally complex events frequently involving a variety of factors. Consequently, the standard for fall protection deals with both the human and equipment-related issues in protecting workers from fall hazards. For example, employers and employees need to do the following:
  • Where protection is required, select fall protection systems appropriate for given situations.
  • Use proper construction and installation of safety systems.
  • Supervise employees properly.
  • Use safe work procedures.
  • Train workers in the proper
  • selection, use, and maintenance of 
    fall protection systems.
       What Does the Fall Protection Standard Cover
What Are the Requirements of the Standard
Controlled Access Zones
Excavations
Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices
Guardrail Systems
Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Positioning Device Systems 
Safety Monitoring Systems
Safety Net Systems 
Warning Line Systems 
Formwork and Reinforcing Steel
Hoist Areas
Holes 
Leading Edges
Overhand Bricklaying and Related Work
Precast Concrete Erection
Protection From Falling Objects
Canopies 
Toeboards