Region IV

Falls In Construction Resources

2005

Revised

 09/01/05

Mission:  To reduce construction injuries and fatalities in Region IV resulting from falls to a lower level.

In Region IV, in FY-2004, 81 fatalities resulted from falls which was 30% of all the fatalities region wide. Sixty-Three of those fatalities were in construction accounting for 79% of all fall fatalities. To further reduce fatalities in the construction industry in Region IV, OSHA added a Regional Emphasis Program to focus on fall hazards.

This outreach tool was developed to assist all construction contractors, in recognizing hazards they and their employees encounter regularly on construction worksites, while working in areas or using equipment where fall hazards may exist.

This CD is designed to be used without internet access, the user will however need an internet browser.  In order to access links found on webpages, you will need internet access.

DISCLAIMER

This information has been developed by an OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist and is intended to assist employers, workers, and others as they strive to improve workplace health and safety. While we attempt to thoroughly address specific topics, it is not possible to include discussion of everything necessary to ensure a healthy and safe working environment in a presentation of this nature. Thus, this information must be understood as a tool for addressing workplace hazards, rather than an exhaustive statement of an employer’s legal obligations, which are defined by statute, regulations, and standards. Likewise, to the extent that this information references practices or procedures that may enhance health or safety, but which are not required by a statute, regulation, or standard, it cannot, and does not, create additional legal obligations. Finally, over time, OSHA may modify rules and interpretations in light of new technology, information, or circumstances; to keep apprised of such developments, or to review information on a wide range of occupational safety and health topics, you can visit OSHA’s website at www.osha.gov.

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