Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths on construction sites. This OSHA fact sheet poster focuses on preventing falls from roofs, ladders, and scaffolds by emphasizing three core steps: Plan, Provide, and Train and reminding workers and employers of the safest practices to follow on the job.

• Falls from roofs can be prevented
  • Wear a harness and always stay connected
  • Make sure your harness fits
  • Use guardrails or lifelines
  • Inspect fall protection equipment before use
  • Guard or cover holes, openings, and skylights
  • DON’T disconnect from the lifeline
  • DON’T work around unprotected openings or skylights
  • DON’T use defective equipment

• Falls from ladders can be prevented
  • Choose the right ladder for the job
  • Maintain three points of contact
  • Secure the ladder
  • Always face the ladder
  • DON’T place the ladder on unlevel footing
  • DON’T overreach
  • DON’T stand on top or on the top step of a stepladder
  • DON’T use a ladder on top of a scaffold

• Falls from scaffolds can be prevented
  • Use fully planked scaffolds
  • Plumb and level
  • Ensure proper access to the scaffold
  • Complete ALL guardrails
  • Ensure stable footing
  • Inspect before use (by competent person)
  • DON’T climb on cross-braces
  • DON’T stand on guardrails

Features

• Poster size 11” x 17”
• Poster is available in English
• Front and back sides are laminated
• Quality printing in full color
• Attorney Approved
• Recycled Paper
• Made in USA
• Poster content is guaranteed to be up-to-date