Fall Protection in the Workplace - The Never List

Every year 11,000 people are killed and 200,000simple but you need to always be alert and
are injured by falls. Falls are the third leading causeaware of your environment above the ground.
of work-related injures. Because of these startlingThings are active in a work environment and
statistics, OSHA has mandated training for anyoneevery time you enter an area things could have
who works off the ground. There are a numberchanged. Loose boards or debris could suddenly
of things you should never do when workingappear in an area they weren't at five minutes
above the ground. These tips will help youago.
remember the safe way to do things.Never forget about personal protective
Never work off the ground when you areequipment. Personal protective equipment can
extremely tired or under extreme stress. Yourrange from hard hats and gloves, to complex
reflexes need to be at 100% to work in thissafety harnesses and netting and railing. Know
dangerous environment.your workplace and know what is required and
Never work off the ground if you are under thenever waiver from safety procedures.
influence of drugs or alcohol. This applies toNever work in an off the ground environment
prescription drugs that might alter your balance orwithout completing mandated OSHA training. The
mind.training is there for a reason - to protect you.
Never forget to remove tripping hazards. Tools,Having the knowledge needed to work safety is
equipment and debris must be removed from allcritical to avoiding injuries and even death.
walking areas. They are responsible for a largeDon't be one of the deaths or disabilities that
percentage of workplace injuries above and onresult from workplace falls every year. Follow this
the ground.never list and do your OSHA required safety
Never forget to watch your step. It soundstraining. The more you know the safer you will be!