Fall Protection Guide

Eight articles, videos, and animations that will help you stay alive and uninjured.
Jan. 30, 2020
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Equipment Choices and Usage

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Aerial lifts are a real time-saver on jobsites; with a few basic safety precautions, they can continue to be
April 19, 2018
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One in three fatalities on jobsites is due to falls
Dec. 1, 2022
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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...
March 22, 2018
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Part 2 in a miniseries on fall protection equipment and techniques
March 12, 2018
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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
Jan. 25, 2018

True Stories

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Ladder safety is not rocket science; it boils down to using common sense and having patience.
Sept. 7, 2018
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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
Aug. 9, 2018
Falls in Construction: Skylights
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
May 27, 2018
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You can't work faster if you're in the hospital—or worse.
Nov. 30, 2017

About the Author

NIOSH

National Institutes of Occupational Health and Safety is a research agency focused on the study of worker safety and health and empowering employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces. Created under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, it's mandate is to assure “every man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources.“

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