Fall Protection Impact: Fall Hazards


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Target Audience
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description
Fall hazards are quite common at workplaces such as a general industry, the construction industry, and even outdoors. For fall protection at workplaces, the regulatory action limits are different and are classified accordingly for the two industries. Per the general industry rules, the regulatory height is set as four feet above the lower working surface. For the construction industry, it begins at six feet. In addition to following these regulatory standards, practicing good housekeeping on working and walking surfaces is essential to prevent fall hazards. In this Fall Protection impact, John Knopf explains the fall hazards and protection from it.

Target Audience
All personnel exposed to potential fall hazards

Expected Duration (hours)
0.1

Lesson Objectives

Fall Protection Impact: Fall Hazards

  • understand the credentials of the subject matter expert
  • identify common fall hazards
  • reflect on what you’ve learned
  • Course Number:
    ehs_ci_a46_sh_enus