Falls From Heights
Control Measures
- Guardrails
- Safety Nets
- Personal Fall Protection Equipment: This can include a range of equipment, such as harnesses, lanyards, and retractable lifelines.
- Restraint Systems
- Safety Training
Unstable Working Surfaces
Control Measure
- Regular Surface Inspections
- Slip-Resistant Materials
- Proper Footwear
- Housekeeping
- Weather Considerations
- Correct Equipment
- Training
Falling Objects
Control Measures
- Toe Boards
- Netting or Screens
- Tool Lanyards
- Secure Storage
- Debris Chutes
- Exclusion Zones
- Hard Hats
- Training
Inadequate Edge Protection
Control Measures
- Guardrails
- Toe Boards
- Safety Netting
- Fall Arrest Systems
- Safety Monitoring Systems
- Training
Scaffolding Collapse
Control Measures
- Regular Inspections
- Proper Construction and Installation
- Load Limits
- Maintenance and Repair
- Training
- Proper Foundations
- Weather Conditions
- Securing the Scaffold
Failure Of Lifting Equipment
Control Measures
- Regular Inspections
- Preventative Maintenance
- Safe Operation Practices
- Load Limits
- Training
- Emergency Procedure
- Environment Considerations
Poor Weather Conditions
Control Measures
- Postponing Work
- Weather Monitoring
- Proper Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Training
- Safe Work Procedures
- Weather Protection
- Regular Surface Inspection
Lack Of Training
Control Measures
- Comprehensive Training
- Regular Refresher Courses
- Competency Checks
- Job-specific Training
- Safety Briefings
- Create a Culture of Safety
Improper Use Of Equipment
Control Measures
- Proper Training
- Regular Supervision
- Enforcement of Safe Use Practices
- Clear Instructions and Signage
- Regular Equipment Checks
- Provision of Appropriate Equipment
Lack Of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Control Measures
- Providing Appropriate PPE
- Training in PPE Use
- Regular Inspection and Maintenance of PPE
- Enforcement of PPE Use
- Adaptation to Changing Conditions