Fall Protection Guide

One in three fatalities on jobsites is due to falls

An in-depth look at what is involved with personal fall protection, how to use it, where it's appropriate, and where to get it

Part 2 in a miniseries on fall protection equipment and techniques

Guardrails provide a physical barrier between the worker and the fall hazard.  When constructed correctly, guardrails can prevent a person from falling from elevated workplaces.

Aerial lifts are a real time-saver on jobsites; with a few basic safety precautions, they can continue to be  

A few minutes up front can save tons of time when you're in the air—and it can eliminate broken ribs, a broken back, or death

Falls are the number one cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for one in three deaths, or roughly 267 people every year in the US

Ladder safety is not rocket science, it boils down to using common sense and having patience.

You can't work faster if you're in the hospital—or worse.