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