Identifying Fall Hazards
This type of surface is known to be slippery and dangerous in wet conditions
What is "tile" or "concrete"?
To prevent falls, it's important to keep these clear of obstacles on a construction site
What are "walkways" or "pathways"?
If you're working on a ladder, you should always make sure it's this before climbing.
What is "stable"?
A worker is standing on a scaffold that has not been secured properly to the building, creating a significant risk of this.
What is "scaffold collapse" or "fall from height"?
A worker is walking on a wet, freshly mopped floor without any warning signs, which significantly increases the risk of this fall hazard.
What is "slipping"?
This type of fall hazard occurs when a worker is exposed to elevated, unguarded surfaces such as unfinished floors or roofs.
What is "a fall from a leading edge"?
Before working at heights, always check this to ensure it’s safe to use.
What is "the equipment"?
his piece of safety equipment should always be worn when working at heights to prevent falls.
What is "a fall protection harness"?
While working on a roof with no guardrails, a worker trips on an unmarked, open hole in the roof, leading to this fall hazard.
What is "falling through an unprotected opening"?
A common cause of slips and falls is this on the floor, especially in wet areas.
What is "spilled liquid"?
A fall hazard may be present if a worker is on a ladder and the angle of the ladder is steeper than this recommended degree.
What is "75 degrees"?
To avoid falling off ladders, you should always maintain this while climbing.
What is "three points of contact"?
These types of shoes can help prevent slips and falls on slippery surfaces.
What are "slip-resistant shoes"?
A worker is climbing a ladder without maintaining three points of contact, increasing the risk of this fall-related injury.
What is "falling off the ladder"?
If a worker is using a ladder and the ladder is leaning too far forward, this can happen.
What is "the ladder falling over"?
If a floor or walkway has this, it increases the risk of falls.
What is "uneven surfaces"?
These should be inspected regularly to ensure they are in good condition and won't cause falls.
What are "ladders" or "scaffolds"?
If you're working from scaffolding, this should be installed to help prevent falls.
What is "a guardrail" or "toe boards"?
A worker is working from a ladder on a roof, and the ladder slips because it is placed on a sloped surface. This is an example of what fall hazard?
What is "ladder slippage"?
If a worker is carrying a heavy object on the stairs and loses their balance, this could happen.
What is "falling down the stairs"?
If you're working in a place with lots of overhead equipment or pipes, you should always be aware of this.
What is "head clearance"?
If working in a high-risk fall area, this should always be used to help secure workers.
What is "a safety harness" or "a lifeline"?
When performing overhead work, this should be used to prevent tools and materials from falling.
What is "a tool lanyard" or "tool tether"?
A worker is walking near an unguarded edge, but a gust of wind knocks them off balance, resulting in this fall hazard.
What is "falling from height due to external forces"?
A worker trips over a toolbox left in the middle of a walkway. What is the hazard?
What is "a trip hazard"?