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Swing-fall hazards Be careful not to tie off to an anchor in such a way that if you fall, you'll swing into an obstruction. This is called a swing-fall hazard. A swing fall can be as harmful as falling to the ground. After a fall After a fall, immediately remove from service all equipment usedRead More

Purpose This Best Practice provides guidance for improving safety when working around drilled holes on distribution and transmission projects. Operating Units have the responsibility to put in place those measures that best protect employees. This Best Practice represents the soundest methods for reducing incidents and ensuring employee safety, based on experience and other learnings. ToRead More

The Partnership is committed to the practice of Safety at Heights wherever the potential exists for personnel falling from heights. A series of Best Practices will be developed that will address fall hazards associated with the Electric Transmission and Distribution industry. Best Practices will address fall hazards associated with, but not limited to, aerial tasksRead More

Bridge work tasks that put workers at risk of falls include abutment construction, column or cap forming, stripping formwork, girder installation, deck placement, forming barrier rail, placement of concrete, paving, and other activities. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fall protection regulations apply to any work 6 feet or more above levels to which workersRead More

There is no one way to hold a stand‐down, so please feel free to get creative and do what works for your employees and job sites. For even more resources and ideas,visits topconstructionfalls.com. MONDAY – MAKE THE CASE FOR FOCUSING ON FALLS Despite the risk of a fall being so high, and many worker shavingRead More

During 2011-2016, 165 workers died after falling through a skylight or hole. REMEMBER : Never sit, step on, or lean against a skylights. Guard or cover any existing skylights. If you create, uncover, or notice a hole: Guard or securely cover the hole Label the cover with “hole” or “cover” Always use one of theRead More