Providing the right tools and equipment for the job is important for preventing falls. Use the following materials for guidance and talk to your manufacturer, equipment supplier, or OSHA small business consultation office (English; Español) to find out more about the best and safest tools and equipment.
Resources on Selecting Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment
The following resources provide some guidance on selecting equipment and personal protective equipment for workers:
- Construction Personal Protective Equipment for All Genders and Sizes – English
- Selecting Head Protection for Construction Work – English; Español
- CPWR Solutions Database – Designed for owners, contractors, and workers, Construction Solutions is an online database of information on hazards, and practical control measures that can be used to reduce or eliminate those hazards. For each hazard, the database offers one or more effective solutions, from alternative work techniques to commercially available tools. Most of the tools described also feature links to a manufacturer or dealer in case users wish to explore the features and cost of the device in detail – English
– Personal Fall Arrest Systems – English
– Rolling Ladder – English
– Roofer Ladder Hoist – English
– Ladder Leveler – English
– Proper Ladder Selection – English
– Personal Fall Arrest Systems – English
– Safety Nets – English
– Guard Rails – English
– Hole Covers – English - Personal Fall Protection Equipment Guide – Guide for the use and selection of personal fall protection from the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) – English; Español
- Fall Protection Resource for New Home Construction – Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis online tool for selecting fall protection resources – English
Overview of Equipment and PPE Based on Hierarchy of Controls
Contractors, owners, designers, and others should use this chart beginning at the top and incorporating controls as feasible to prevent falls. Review with attention to which resources can be used at each level of the hierarchy of controls.
