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Fall Protection in General Industry
Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employers must take measures in their workplaces to prevent employeesfrom falling off overhead platforms, elevated work stations or into holes in the floor and walls.

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To prevent employees from being injured from falls, employers must: • Guard everyfloor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk by use of a railing and toeboard or a Raised platform with floor hole cover. protected guardrail. • Provide a guardrail and toeboard around everyopen-sided platform, floor or runway that is 4 feet or higher off the ground or next level. • Regardless of height, if a worker can fall into or onto dangerous machines or equipment (such as a vat of acidor a conveyor belt), employers must provide guardrails and toeboards to prevent workers from falling and getting injured. • Other means of fall protection that may be required on certain jobs includesafety harness and line, safety nets, stair railings and handrails.

OSHA requires employers to:

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Provide working conditions that are free of known dangers. Keep floors in work areas ina clean and sanitary condition. Select and provide required personal protective equipment at no cost to workers. Train workers about job hazards in a language that they can understand.

You have aright to a safe workplace.
If you have questions about workplace safety and health, call OSHA at 1-800-321-6742. It’s confidential. We can help!
For more complete information:
OSHA 3257-12-10ROccupational Safety and Health Administration

U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA (6742)

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