Video Training Book - Fall Protection for General Industry, English

English language version. Falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and deaths. In 2015, the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate slips, trips, and falls accounted for 309,060 nonfatal injuries and 800 fatal work injuries. Falls to a lower level accounted for 81% of all fatal falls. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requires the use of fall protection when working 4 feet or more above a lower level in all general industry workplaces under Subpart D, "Walking-Working Surfaces." This program is designed to help learners understand OSHA fall protection requirements. Specifically, it covers the potential hazards and protective measures you can take while working on elevated working platforms or runways, or near floor, wall, or window openings to help prevent injuries. This program:

• Explains how injuries by falling and falling objects occur
• Summarizes employer requirements to protect workers from fall hazards
• Identifies various forms of fall protection and scenarios when each would be appropriate
• Describes ways for eliminating and preventing falls in the workplace
• Offers convenient, ready-to-use training with several components
• Is closed-captioned for the hearing impaired