Fall Safety & OSHA Fall Prevention

No matter what field you work in, more people are killed or injured by falling than any other activity on the job. This is especially true in Construction related fields. The experience, training and knowledge that high school students acquire in this part of the curriculum is literally a live changing experience. Understanding HOW to work safely from elevated positions or platforms involves critical thinking skills, inspecting and trusting your equipment.

Some points students must remember for certification:

+ Falls are the leading cause of fatalities & injury according to OSHA
+ Workers must use some method of fall protection if they have potential for falling more than 6 feet
+ You have to maintain 3 points of contact while climbing on a ladder
+ Type 1A ladders have a maximum capacity of 300lbs (worker plus tools)
+ Ladders must extend a minimum of 3 feet past the roof or walking surface & be tied off
+ The highest safe standing level on an extension ladder is the 4th rung from the top
+ Know what the 1 to 4 ratio means for setting up an extension ladder