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Electrical
Falls
Struck-By
Trenching
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Falls:
Unprotected Sides, Wall Openings, and Floor Holes |
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Am I In Danger?
Almost all sites have unprotected sides and edges, wall openings, or floor
holes at some point during construction. If these sides and openings are not
protected at your site, injuries from falls or falling objects may result,
ranging from sprains and concussions to death.
How Do I Avoid Hazards?
- Use at least one of the following whenever employees are exposed to a fall of 6 feet or more above a lower level:
- Cover or guard floor holes as soon as they are created during new
construction.
- For existing structures, survey the site before working and continually
audit as work continues. Guard or cover any openings or holes immediately.
- Construct all floor hole covers so they will effectively support two times the weight of employees,
equipment, and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time.
- In general, it is better to use fall prevention systems, such as guardrails, than
fall protection systems, such as safety nets or fall arrest devices, because they
provide more positive safety means.
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This worker is not protected by any of the protective systems that are required by OSHA.
Unprotected Sides, Wall Openings, and Floor Holes |
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