Fall Protection

Falls are the number one cause of accidents and injuries in the construction industry. This section addresses how to keep workers from falling off the structure using personal fall arrest systems, guardrails, and other methods, as well as how to use ladders and scaffolding safely.

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Fall Protection Toolkit Resources to help builders and trade contractors identify fall hazards in residential construction and provide an understanding of OSHA's fall protection regulations. 4/24/2013	Web page
NAHB Supports Worker Safety; OSHA Fall Protection Campaign       On April 26, 2012, OSHA Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced a campaign to prevent deadly falls in the construction industry. The awareness campaign — Safety Pays; Falls Cost — provides employers and workers with information and educational materials … 5/1/2012	Web page
OSHA Residential Fall Protection Web Page This is OSHA’s web page for Residential Fall Protection. It has information related to the requirements and criteria for providing fall protection in residential construction, as well as compliance related resources for employers. 12/1/2011	External Link

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