Fall Protection & Prevention

Fall Protection and Prevention

Welcome to another HSI Safe in Sixty.

Falls are a leading cause of injury at work.

You can't always stop the fall, but you can make them safer – and OSHA requires that you do so.

OSHA has requirements for what elevation you need fall protection at. You always need it if you're working over dangerous machinery or equipment.

Open holes at ground level need to be secured. You also need a guard rail and toe-board around elevated open areas.

Your manager or foreman must provide the protective gear you need, like safety harnesses, lines, and safety nets. You have to wear it.

Until next time, remember: Your safety is worth the extra minute.