OSHA: Workplace Falls
A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) consists of:
-A lanyard -An anchorage -Connectors -A body harness
The hazards that cause most workplace falls can be placed into one of two categories. What are the two categories?
-Environmental -Personal
To prevent falls, use engineering controls such as:
-Guardrails -Scaffolds -Platforms
You can reduce your risk of exposure to fall hazards on the job by:
-Following safe work practices -Using fall protection equipment properly -Wearing your personal fall arrest system whenever it's required
Environmental factors that may contribute to falls include:
-Inadequate lighting -Electrical hazards -Wet/slippery surfaces
Falls can take a huge toll in direct and indirect ways, such as:
-Injury -Death -Lost work time -Medical expenses
Personal factors that may contribute to falls include:
-Poor housekeeping -Use of medications -Visual problems Improper use of tools and equipment
Once potential fall hazards have been identified, implement measures to eliminate or control them through:
-The proper use of protective equipment -Effective planning -The proper selection of protective equipment
Drag and drop the items into the correct category
Environmental Factors: -Inadequate lightning -Wet/slippery surfaces -Changes in the weather -Electrical hazards -Moving mechanical equipment -Irregular work surfaces Personal Factors: -Improper use of tools/equipment -Illness -Use of medication -Visual problems -Poor housekeeping