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In 1995, 1,048 construction
workers died on the job, with 32 percent, or 335 of them, resulting from
falls. Each year, falls consistently account for the greatest number
of fatalities in the construction industry, and are always a major
concern in other industries. Events surrounding these types of accidents
often involve a number of factors, including unstable working surfaces,
misuse of fall protection equipment, and human error. Studies have
shown that the use of guardrails, fall arrest systems, safety nets,
covers, and travel restriction systems can prevent many deaths and
injuries from falls. The following questions link to resources that provide safety and health information relevant to
fall protection in the workplace.
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OSHA eTools
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 Steel Erection.
OSHA (2002, October). This eTool contains information that helps
workers identify and control the hazards that cause the most serious
steel erection-related injuries.
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Fall Protection.
This module of the Steel Erection eTool helps workers identify and
control the hazards that cause the most serious injuries related to
fall protection
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