Provide

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 List – English
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Construction Proper Fit = Proper Protection Infographic – English PNG; English PDF
Selecting Head Protection for Construction Work Guide – 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.

**Planning a Multi-layered Approach to Fall Prevention and Protection** – English (PNG, PDF)

**Planning a Multi-layered Approach to Fall Prevention and Protection** – Español (JPEG, PDF)

Additional Languages

This page compiles all resources available in languages other than English and Spanish on www.StopConstructionFalls.com. All resources shared here are also listed in the appropriate resource sections throughout the webpage. The goal of this Additional Languages page is to also collect all resources in languages other than English and Spanish in a central location for ease of access and dissemination.

If you are looking for resources in Spanish, click here.

Arabic
– Extreme Heat and Construction Falls Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– How High is Deadly Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Working at Heights: Ladders Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Have A Rescue Plan to Prevent Suspension Trauma Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– The Right Length Lanyard Infographic – JPEG, PDF
Haitian Creole
– Extreme Heat and Construction Falls Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– How High is Deadly Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Working at Heights: Ladders Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Have A Rescue Plan to Prevent Suspension Trauma Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– The Right Length Lanyard Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Scaffold Safety for Residential Construction Contractors
– Personal Fall Arrest System Safety for Residential Construction Contractors
– Ladder Safety for Residential Construction Contractors
– Falls: The Leading Killer on Construction Sites
Japanese
– Extreme Heat and Construction Falls Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– How High is Deadly Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Working at Heights: Ladders Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Have A Rescue Plan to Prevent Suspension Trauma Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– The Right Length Lanyard Infographic – JPEG, PDF
Polish
– Extreme Heat and Construction Falls Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– How High is Deadly Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Working at Heights: Ladders Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Have A Rescue Plan to Prevent Suspension Trauma Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– The Right Length Lanyard Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Fall Prevention Fact Sheet
Portuguese
– Extreme Heat and Construction Falls Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– How High is Deadly Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Working at Heights: Ladders Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Have A Rescue Plan to Prevent Suspension Trauma Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– The Right Length Lanyard Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Ladder Safety for Painters: Prep Before You Step
– Scaffold Safety for Residential Construction Contractors
– Personal Fall Arrest Systems Brochure
– Falls: The Leading Killer on Construction Sites
– Fall Protection Wallet Card
– Brazilian Immigrant Center – Fall Prevention in Construction*
– Philadelphia Area Project Occupational Safety and Health – Fall Protection in Residential Construction*
– Ladder Safety for Residential Construction Contractors
Russian
– Extreme Heat and Construction Falls Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– How High is Deadly Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Working at Heights: Ladders Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Have A Rescue Plan to Prevent Suspension Trauma Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– The Right Length Lanyard Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Fall Prevention Fact Sheet
Traditional Chinese
– Extreme Heat and Construction Falls Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– How High is Deadly Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Working at Heights: Ladders Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– Have A Rescue Plan to Prevent Suspension Trauma Infographic – JPEG, PDF
– The Right Length Lanyard Infographic – JPEG, PDF

*Indicates training from OSHA Susan Harwood Program Grantees.

Worker Handouts

Worker handouts are resources you can provide to employees to support fall prevention and safety training, including products such as hazard alert cards, OSHA QuickCards, and brochures.

CPWR Hazard Alerts

CPWR’s hazard alert cards are short, image-driven materials that deliver simple, direct messages for protection against safety and health hazards faced by construction workers. They are available as printed cards folded to pocket size of 3 ½” x 5 ½” and one-page PDFs.

Scaffolds – English, Español
Ladders – English, Español
Fall Protection Harnesses – English, Español
Aerial Lift – English, Español
Head Injuries – English, Español

OSHA QuickCards

OSHA QuickCards are pocket-sized cards that use simple visuals and language to communicate common important safety information.

Fall Prevention Wallet Card – English, Español
Portable Ladder Safety – English, Español
Supported Scaffold Safety Tips – English
Disaster Response: Protecting Workers from Slips, Trips, and Falls – English, Español
Aerial Lift Fall Protection Over Water in Shipyards – English, Español

OSHA Factsheets

OSHA Factsheets are full-size PDFs that highlight OSHA programs, policies, and standards.

Safe Use of Stepladders – English
Factsheets for Residential Construction
– Erecting Exterior and Interior Walls – English, Español
– Floor Joist Installation and Decking – English, Español
– Installing Roof Trusses – English, Español
– Installing Standing Seam Metal Roofs – English, Español
– Installing Tile Roofs – English, Español
– Re-Roofing – English, Español
– Roof Repair – English, Español
– Roof Sheathing – English, Español
– Working in Attics – English, Español

Brochures from MA Department of Public Health

Brochures developed by the MA Department of Public Health on key fall safety issues and technical information.

Scaffold Safety For Residential Construction Contractors – English, Español, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
Ladder Safety For Residential Construction Contractors – English, Español, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
Personal Fall Arrest Systems Brochure – English, Español, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
Falls: The Leading Killer on Construction Sites –English, Español, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
Ladder Safety for Painters – English
Homeowner Awareness Brochure – English

Spot the Hazard

Spot the Hazard exercises are interactive ways to collectively identify hazards, problem solve, and train.

Ladders – 1 – English, 2 – English, 3 – English, 4 – English. PowerPoint: English
Scaffolds – 1- English, 2 – English, 3 – English, 4 – English
Roofs – 1 – English, 2 – English, 3 – English, 4 – English. PowerPoint: English

CPWR “Don’t Fall For It” Products

This 11-minute video (English, Español) features first-person accounts of workers who have fallen from ladders, emotional testimony from the family of a fatal fall victim, and information about how to work safely with ladders. Four accompanying fact sheets reinforce the video’s messages on choosing, inspecting, setting up, and climbing ladders safely.

Fact Sheet 1: Protect Yourself from Fatal or Crippling Falls –English, Español
Fact Sheet 2: Choosing and Inspecting Ladders – English, Español
Fact Sheet 3: Setting Up Portable Ladders – English, Español
Fact Sheet 4: Climbing Ladders Safely – English, Español
Campaign Impact Card – English

Other Handouts

Additional other handouts.

Safety and Health at Work – Construction Workers (Graphic Design Pamphlet) – English, Español
If You Work On A Roof…You Could Be In Great Danger – a handout with illustrations for residential workers on how to work safely on roofs. English, Español
7 Steps to Ladder Safety – a bilingual English & Spanish one-page graphic illustration on how to use a ladder safely. English & Español
Ladder Safety Checklist – one page handout with illustrations for workers on how to use a ladder safely. English, Español
Ladder Safety for Painters – a handout from MA FACE for painters using ladders. English
Homeowners’ Flyer – English, Español
Safety in Residential Construction For Contractors and Homeowners – a brochure with illustrations on how to work safely in residential construction (From Protección en Construcción: the Lawrence Latino Safety Partnership. Reprinted with permission.) English, Español
Fall Safety Factsheet – graphic factsheet from the Latino Worker Safety Center about how to prevent falls. Español
OSHA Ladder Booklet: Falling Off Ladders Can Kill, Use them Safely – English & Español

Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks)

Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks) are structured discussion tools for talking with your crew about fall safety and providing education about how to prevent falls.

CPWR Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks)

Aerial Lift Safety – English, Español
Equipment: Getting On and Off – English, Español
Falls from Heavy Equipment – English, Español
Falls: Extension Ladders – English, Español
Falls: Step Ladders – English, Español
Guardrails: General Fall Protection and Awareness – English, Español
Head Protection – English, Español
Housekeeping – English, Español
Preventing Falls Through Holes – English, Español
Preventing Falls from Rooftops – English, Español
Preventing Falls from Scaffolding – English, Español
Walking/Working Surfaces – English, Español

Other Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks) & Training Materials

OSHA Fall Prevention Training Guide – English, Español
Video Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks) from the National Association of Home Builders
– Ladder Safety – English and Español
– Fall Protection – English and Español
– Roofing Safety – English and Español
– Scaffolding Safety – English and Español
– Guardrail Safety – English and Español
Oregon Fatality Assessment Control and Evaluation Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks)
– Worker Falls When Ladder Slips – English
– Collapsed Roof Trusses Kill Carpenter Foreman – English
Focus Four Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks)
– Ladders – English
– Scaffolding – English
IUOE Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks)
– Falls Through Skylights and Holes – English
– Falls from Scaffolding – English
– Falls from Ladders – English
Preventing Falls from Ladders in Construction: A Guide to Training Site Supervisors (English) and accompanying PowerPoint (English)

FACE Reports and Products

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program (English, Español) and State FACE Programs study fatal workplace injuries and prepare reports with recommendations to prevent similar deaths. The page shares FACE reports related to falls in construction.

CPWR Construction Database of Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program Reports (English): In order to efficiently explore specific information in the FACE reports for the construction industry, the Construction FACE Database was developed using all NIOSH and State FACE reports in construction posted to the NIOSH FACE website as of June 30, 2015.

Featured FACE Reports

Carpenter Dies After Fall from 6-Foot Ladder — Kentucky (English)

On August 9, 2023, a 52-year-old carpenter and his coworker were obtaining measurements in preparation for a plywood installation project in a restaurant being constructed. His ladder overturned and he fell and struck the concrete surface below.

Hispanic Worker Falls from Residential Roof – North Carolina (English)

A 37-year-old Hispanic male laborer fell approximately 13.5 feet from a residential roof to a concrete driveway. He died immediately from his injuries. The laborer was working with a crew of eight Hispanic workers for a construction subcontractor replacing shingles on a roof accessed by a ladder.

Roofer Falls 18 Feet From Wet House Roof —Washington (English, Español)

A 50-year-old roofer died when he fell 18 feet from a wet house roof. He had 20 years of experience as a roofer. He was part of a three-person crew installing a metal roof on a two-story house.

An HVAC Contractor Dies When He Falls Through a Skylight — California (English)

An HVAC contractor was working alone inspecting an air conditioning unit on a flat roof of a converted warehouse when he fell through an unguarded skylight to the concrete floor below. He died 19 days later from his injuries. The skylight did not have any protective screen or guarding mechanism at the time of the incident.

NIOSH FACE Reports and Products Related to Falls in Construction

All products are in English unless noted as “Español.”

National
– Prevent Construction Falls From Roofs, Ladders, and Scaffolds
Alabama
– Fourteen-Year-Old Laborer Dies After Falling Through a Skylight
California
– Preventing Falls Through Skylights Video – English, Español
– A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor dies when he falls through a skylight
– Two Older Workers Die When they Fall From Ladders
– Solar company owner dies when he falls through skylight
– Custodian dies when he falls off a step ladder
– A Day Laborer Dies When He Falls from a Scaffold
– A House Painter Dies When He Falls Through a Roof Opening
– A Roofing Supervisor Dies When He Falls Through a Skylight
– A Plumber Dies When He Falls from the Second Floor of a Building after Stepping on Unsupported Plywood Formwork
– Laborer Dies When He Falls 35 Feet From a Scaffold After Being Electrocuted
Connecticut
– Seventeen Year Old Female Laborer Falls From Residential Roof and Dies Nine Days Later
Florida
– Fifteen-Year-Old Laborer Dies After Falling Through a Skylight
Iowa
– Construction Laborers Fell From Ladder
Kentucky
– KY FACE: Protecting Our Workers Video – English
– Carpenter dies after fall from 6-foot ladder
– Roofing worker dies from fall
– Demolition Laborer Dies in Fall Through Skylight
– Roofing Contractor Dies after Falling through Skylight
– Project Manager Dies after Falling through Skylight
– Commercial roofer falls 30 feet through a skylight while installing roof insulation
– Temporary electrician helper steps into unguarded elevator shaft and dies
– Production supervisor falls 19.5 feet through a metal roof and dies
– Gutter installer dies after falling from roof.
– Hispanic Roofers Fall Protection Failed Causing Him to Fall 29.91 Feet to his Death
– A 53-Year-Old Male Iron Foreman Dies After Fall From Steel Decking
– A Metal Fabrication and Finishing Foreman Dies After 25 Foot Fall at a Commercial Building Site
– Laborer Falls 55 to 75 Feet to the Ground While Spray Painting Grain Bins
– Roofer Dies After Gust of Wind Knocks Him And A Co-Worker Off Roof
– Hispanic Laborer Killed When Struck By Falling Plywood on a Commercial Construction Site
– Steel Worker Falls from High Bridge and Dies
– Dry Wall Supervisor Falls From Unsecured Plank
Massachusetts
– MA FACE: Protecting Our Workers Video – English
– Laborer fatally injured after falling from a home under construction
– Municipal public works foreman dies after falling from a dump truck
– Carpenter fatally injured after falling from an extension ladder
– Laborer injured in a fall when a portable platform ladder overturned
– Collecting Union Status for the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries: A Massachusetts Case Study
– Fatal Injuries at Work, Massachusetts Fatality Update 2016-2017
– Temporary Worker Fell from a Fixed Ladder inside a Building Being Renovated
– Municipal Electrician Dies after Falling out of an Aerial Lift Truck’s Raised Bucket after It Was Struck by a Semi-Tractor Trailer
– Municipal Lead Custodian Dies in Fall from Mobile Scaffolding
– Carpenter Fell from the Roof of a Single Family Home Under Construction
– Fatal Falls Among Massachusetts Construction Workers
Michigan
– Ironworker Fell 25 Feet While Working From/Relocating a Ladder in a Shaft way
– Plasterer/drywall installer dies from 30-foot fall through skylight
– Construction foreman/carpenter dies from complications from fall from roof
– MI FACE Hazard Alert – Falls
– Painter Died When Elevated Scissor Lift Tipped to Side When Tire Entered Pavement Depression
– Falls From Scaffolds can be Prevented
– Carpenter Died from Extension Ladder Fall
– Construction Firm Owner Dies From Fall From 8-Foot Step Ladder Or Overhead Platform
– Sole Proprietor Falls Eight Feet from Flat Roof While Installing Siding
New Jersey
– NJ FACE Assessing Barriers to the Use of Fall Protection in Small Residential Construction Companies in New Jersey (2015) – Marija Borjan, Toral Patel, Daniel Lefkowitz, Carla Campbell, Margaret Lumia
– Roofer Killed After Falling From a Ladder Lowered From a School Roof
– NIOSH-Funded Program and Stakeholders Work to Prevent Falls from Temporary Wooden Platforms on Bridge Decks
– Laborer Dies after Falling Through 40-Foot High Roof of Recycling Facility
– Construction Laborer Dies After Falling Through Temporary Bridge “Catch” Platform, 75 Feet To Ground
– Two Construction Workers Fall to Their Death through Temporary Wooden Bridge Platforms
New York
– NY FACE Hazard Alert: Roofing Work Can Be Deadly
– Tower Technician Killed When Guyed Tower Collapsed
– Master Stonemason Dies in a 30-foot Fall From a Handmade Work Platform Attached to a Powered Industrial Truck
North Carolina
– Hispanic worker falls from residential roof
– Hispanic worker dies after fall from step-ladder while cleaning windows
– Hispanic Laborer Dies after Falling through a Second Story Floor Opening in a Single Family Home under Construction
– Hispanic Worker Dies After Falling From a Pile of Construction Debris in the Bed of a Trash-Style Body Truck to a Paved Driveway Below
– Hispanic Construction Laborer Dies and Two Coworkers Are Injured After Falling 10 Feet From an Unsecured Box on the Forks of a Forklift
Oregon
– Oregon FACE: Protecting Our Workers Video – English
– Vineyard worker killed in fall from trailer
– Construction Worker Died After Falling 20-25 Feet From a Pump-Jack Scaffold
South Carolina
– Sixteen-Year-Old Hispanic Youth Dies After Falling From A Job-Made Elevated Work Platform During Construction
Washington
– Washington FACE: Protecting Our Workers Video – English
– Inexperienced framer falls 22 feet from upper floor – English. Fatality narrative as slideshow – English
– Carpenter Falls from Ladder – English, Español. Fatality Narrative as a Slideshow – English, Español.
– Construction Worker Falls 14 Feet from a Beam onto Concrete and Suffers Serious Brain Injury – English, Español. Fatality Narrative as a Slideshow – English, Español
– Roofer Falls 30 Feet From Rain Slick Roof – English, Español. Fatality narrative as slideshow – English, Español
– Roofer Falls 18 Feet From Wet House Roof – English, Español. Fatality narrative as slideshow – English, Español
– Glazier Foreman Falls from Stepladder – English, Español. Fatality Narrative as Slideshow – English, Español
– Siding Contractor Falls 23 Feet from Balcony – Español. Fatality Narrative as Slideshow – Español
– Roofer Falls 19 Feet from Roof – English, Español. Fatality Narrative as Slideshow – English, Español
– Roofing Contractor Falls 25 Feet from Church Roof – English, Español. Fatality Narrative as Slideshow – English, Español
– Roofing Contractor Falls 35 Feet from Roof – English, Español. Fatality Narrative as Slideshow – English, Español
– Ironworker Falls from Scaffold – Español. Fatality Narrative as Slideshow – Español
– Carpenter Falls from Beam – English, Español. Fatality Narrative as Slideshow – English, Español
– HVAC Technician Falls Through Skylight – Español. Fatality Narrative as Slideshow – Español
– Operator Falls from Boom Lift while Tree Trimming
– Framer Setting Roof Truss Falls 20 Feet; Fatality narrative as slideshow
– Ironworker Falls 80 Feet Through Bent Plate Gap
– Roofing Foreman Falls 19 Feet From Extension Ladder; Fatality narrative as slideshow
– Roofer Falls 30 Feet Through Skylight; Fatality narrative as slideshow
– Construction Worker Falls 14 Feet from a Beam onto Concrete and Suffers Serious Brain Injury; Fatality Narrative as slide show
– Roofer Falls 20 Feet from Roof; Fatality Narrative as slide show
– Roofer Dies After Falling from Ladder or Roof
– Painter Falls from Stepladder
– Laborer Falls Through Roof Opening; Fatality Narrative as slideshow
– Carpet Installer Dies After Falling 30 Feet at a Commercial Job Site
West Virginia
– Two Tower Climbers Fatally Injured When a Cellular Tower Collapsed While Performing Tower Upgrades

Infographics & Tipsheets

As part of the National Campaign to Prevent Construction Falls, OSHA, NIOSH, and CPWR work together to develop infographics. These infographics focus on preventing construction falls, the leading cause of fatalities in construction, by raising awareness of the risk and providing steps to prevent falls.

All infographics are available in English and Spanish. A subset of the most downloaded infographics have also been translated into Arabic, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Traditional Chinese.

Download the infographics and tipsheets as PDFs, PNG, or JPEGs for use as jobsite signage and in social media, presentations, and print materials.

Roofing Safety: Weather to Work?

English (JPEG, PDF)

Planning a Multi-layered Approach to Fall Prevention and Protection

English (PNG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Rescue Planning Saves Lives

English (PNG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Occupational Health Inequity: Hispanic Workers More Likely to Die from Falls

English (PNG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Snapshot of Fatal Falls in Construction, 2019

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Production Tables on Mast Climbing Work Platforms Can Reduce Back Injuries and Falls

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

How High is Deadly?

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)
Arabic (JPEG, PDF)
Haitian Creole (JPEG, PDF)
Japanese (JPEG, PDF)
Polish (JPEG, PDF)
Portuguese (JPEG, PDF)
Russian (JPEG, PDF)
Traditional Chinese (JPEG, PDF)

Roofing Safety: Walk this Way

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Working on Existing Decking

English (JPG, PDF)
Español (JPG, PDF)

Safe Use of Hatches

English (JPG, PDF)
Español (JPG, PDF)

Extreme Heat and Construction Falls

English (JPG, PDF)
Español (JPG, PDF)
Arabic (JPEG, PDF)
Haitian Creole (JPEG, PDF)
Japanese (JPEG, PDF)
Polish (JPEG, PDF)
Portuguese (JPEG, PDF)
Russian (JPEG, PDF)
Traditional Chinese (JPEG, PDF)

Plan. Provide. Train.

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Choosing the Right Anchorage

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Working at Heights: Ladders

Falls are the leading cause of death in construction

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

What Can You Do?

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Leading Edge Safety

English (PDF)
Español (PDF)

Roofing Safety for Construction Workers

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Causes of Death from Falls

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Snapshot of Fatal Falls

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Small Businesses and Safety

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Mast Climbing Work Platforms

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Proper Fit for Women in Construction

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Highest Risk of Fatal Falls

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Have a Rescue Plan to Prevent Suspension Trauma

The Right Length Lanyard

Climbing on/off Equipment

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Skylights and Holes

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Small Businesses & Residential Construction

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Fall Protection Saves Lives

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Aerial Lift (bucket)

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Aerial Lift (scissor)

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Noise

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Risk among Hispanic Workers

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Leading Cause of Death (Mobile App for Ladder Safety)

English (JPEG, PDF)
Español (JPEG, PDF)

Mobile Apps

Mobile applications are interactive tools that can be downloaded to phones and other devices. The following mobile apps are designed to be used in the field to help prevent falls.

NIOSH Ladder Safety App

NIOSH Safety App – This app features a multimodal indicator and a graphic-oriented guide for ladder selection, inspection, positioning, accessorizing, and safe use. Available in English and Spanish based on the language settings on your device and available for download on iPhone/iPad and Android devices. English & Español

Mast Climbing Work Platform Daily Inspection Walkthrough Tool

NIOSH Mast Climbing Work Platforms Page – This daily inspection walkthrough tool allows mast climber users to navigate through what is commonly inspected during a pre-shift daily inspection. English

Aerial Lift Simulator

NIOSH Aerial Lift Page – This page is devoted to aerial lifts. It details the appropriate situation to use an aerial lift, the risks to using them, and uses a simulation to help identify potential hazards. English

Spanish Language Resources

This page compiles all resources available in Spanish on www.StopConstructionFalls.com in a central location for ease of access and dissemination. All resources shared here are also listed in the appropriate resource sections throughout the webpage.

If you’re looking for materials in languages other than English or Spanish, click here. Limited resources are available in additional languages such as Portuguese, Russian, Haitian Creole, and Polish.

Recordatorio: Los usuarios pueden traducir automáticamente esta y todas las páginas en www.StopConstructionFalls.com al español presionando el botón “Español” en la esquina superior izquierda de la página.

Reminder: Users can automatically translate this and all pages on www.StopConstructionFalls.com into Spanish by pressing the “Español” button in the upper left-hand corner of the page.

Resources for the National “Stand-Down” Event

Use the following materials to share information about your event with employees, other organizations, community members, the press, and others. Updated materials for 2024 will be available soon.

2024 Poster
2024 Social Card – Copy and paste the following link into a social media post on Facebook, X, or LinkedIn to share the Save the Date: http://StopConstructionFalls.click-social-card.top/othhti
2024 Stand-Down One-Page Resource Summary
Social Media Resources
OSHA Campaign Flyer
Falls Campaign Prevention Fact Sheet
Year-Round Fall Prevention Resources

After Your Stand-Down, Always Register for Your Certificate of Participation!

Register to receive your Certificate of Participation in recognition of the time and effort you devoted to preventing falls. Returning participants are encouraged to register for new certificates annually. Certificates are available in English and Spanish.

You can now register for 2024 Stand-Down Certificates of Participation.

Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks)

Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks) are structured discussion tools for talking with your crew about fall safety and providing education about how to prevent falls. Use them with your crew:

CPWR Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks)
– Aerial Lift Safety
– Equipment: Getting On and Off
– Falls From Heavy Equipment
– Falls: Extension Ladders
– Falls: Step Ladders
– Guardrails: General Fall Protection and Awareness
– Head Protection
– Housekeeping
– Preventing Falls Through Holes
– Preventing Falls from Rooftops
– Preventing Falls from Scaffolding
– Walking/Working Surfaces
Video Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks) from the National Association of Home Builders
– Ladder Safety
– Fall Protection
– Roofing Safety
– Scaffolding Safety
– Guardrail Safety

Infographics

As part of the National Campaign to Prevent Construction Falls, OSHA, NIOSH, and CPWR worked together to develop infographics. These infographics focus on preventing construction falls, the leading cause of fatalities in construction, by raising awareness of the risk and providing steps to prevent falls. Download the infographics as PDFs, PNG, or JPEGs for use as jobsite signage and in social media, presentations, and print materials.

Roofing Safety for Construction Workers – (JPEG, PDF)
Planning a Multi-layered Approach to Fall Prevention and Protection – (JPEG, PDF)
Causes of Death from Falls – (JPEG, PDF)
Rescue Planning Saves Lives – (JPEG, PDF)
Snapshot of Fatal Falls – (JPEG, PDF)
Occupational Health Inequity: Hispanic Workers More Likely to Die from Falls – (JPEG, PDF)
Small Businesses and Safety – (JPEG, PDF)
Snapshot of Fatal Falls in Construction, 2019 – (JPEG, PDF)
Mast Climbing Work Platforms – (JPEG, PDF)
Production Tables on Mast Climbing Work Platforms Can Reduce Back Injuries and Falls – (JPEG, PDF)
Proper Fit for Women in Construction – (JPEG, PDF)
How High is Deadly? – (JPEG, PDF)
Have a Rescue Plan to Prevent Suspension Trauma – (JPEG, PDF)
Roofing Safety: Walk this Way – (JPEG, PDF)
Working on Existing Decking – (JPEG, PDF)
The Right Length Lanyard – (JPEG, PDF)
Safe Use of Hatches – (JPEG, PDF)
Climbing on/off Equipment – (JPEG, PDF)
Extreme Heat and Construction Falls – (JPEG, PDF)
Small Businesses & Residential Construction – (JPEG, PDF)
Plan. Provide. Train. – (JPEG, PDF)
Fall Protection Saves Lives – (JPEG, PDF)
Choosing the Right Anchorage – (JPEG, PDF)
Aerial Lift (bucket) – (JPEG, PDF)
Aerial Lift (scissor) – (JPEG, PDF)
Working at Heights: Ladders – (JPEG, PDF)
Noise – (JPEG, PDF)
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction – (JPEG, PDF)
Risk among Hispanic Workers – (JPEG, PDF)
What Can You Do Today to Prevent a Fall? – (JPEG, PDF)
Leading Cause of Death (Ladder App) – (JPEG, PDF)

Worker Handouts

Print and distribute the following handouts to provide information about fall safety and fall prevention.

CPWR Hazard Alert Cards
– Scaffolds
– Ladders
– Fall Protection Harnesses
– Aerial Lifts
– Head Injuries
OSHA QuickCards
– Fall Prevention Wallet Card
– Portable Ladder Safety
– Disaster Response: Protecting Workers from Slips, Trips, and Falls
– Aerial Lift Fall Protection Over Water in Shipyards
OSHA Factsheets for Residential Construction
– Erecting Exterior and Interior Walls
– Floor Joist Installation and Decking
– Installing Roof Trusses
– Installing Standing Seam Metal Roofs
– Installing Tile Roofs
– Re-Roofing
– Roof Repair
– Roof Sheathing
– Working in Attics
Brochures from the MA Department of Public Health
– Scaffold Safety For Residential Construction Contractors
– Ladder Safety For Residential Construction Contractors
– Personal Fall Arrest Systems Brochure
– Falls: The Leading Killer on Construction Sites
Don’t Fall For It Products – This 11-minute video features first-person accounts of workers who have fallen from ladders, emotional testimony from the family of a fatal fall victim, and information about how to work safely with ladders. Four accompanying fact sheets reinforce the video’s messages on choosing, inspecting, setting up, and climbing ladders safely.
– Fact Sheet 1 – Protect Yourself from Fatal or Crippling Falls
– Fact Sheet 2 – Choosing and Inspecting Ladders
– Fact Sheet 3 – Setting Up Portable Ladders
– Fact Sheet 4 – Climbing Ladders Safely
Other Handouts
– Safety and Health at Work: Construction Workers (Graphic Design Pamphlet)
– OSHA Fall Prevention Training Guide
– If You Work On A Roof…You Could Be In Great Danger
– 7 Steps to Ladder Safety
– Ladder Safety Checklist
– Safety in Residential Construction For Contractors and Homeowners
– Falling Off Ladders Can Kill: Use Them Safely
– Latino Worker Safety Center Fall Safety Factsheet

Webinars

Use the following webinars to learn about fall prevention, the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, data on fall trends, and other fall-related topics.

Fall Prevention in Construction: A Question and Answer Session (June 21, 2023)
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Fall Protection and Rescue Plans (April 26, 2023)
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UAGM-OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR National Campaign Event for Fall Prevention in Construction (May 11, 2022)
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Adequate Use of Personal Fall Arrest Systems & Fall Protection (April 7, 2022)
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National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction (March 4, 2022)
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Videos

Watch and share the following videos to learn about fall prevention, hear examples of actual fall experiences, and build your knowledge of fall safety.

Playlists
– NIOSH Construction Safety and Health Playlist
– CPWR Fall Prevention Playlist
Fatality Case Studies and Worker Experiences
– Look Up and Live
– Safety in Construction: Two Workers’ Stories
– UCOR Testimonials
Fall Safety Training from the Latino Worker Safety Center
– Scaffold Safety
– Fall Safety in Construction
– Fall Protection Refresher
Video Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks) from the National Association of Home Builders
– Ladder Safety
– Fall Protection
– Roofing Safety
– Scaffolding Safety
– Guardrail Safety
OSHA Prevention Video Tools
– Floor Openings
– Skylights
– Fixed Scaffolds
– Bridge Decking
– Reroofing
– Leading Edge Work
Additional Fall Safety Training
– Safe Practices for Use of Ladders

Podcasts

Stay informed with falls-focused podcasts. For more podcasts on other construction safety issues, visit CPWR’s Podcast Webpage (English).

7th Annual Safety Stand-Down Event (September 2020) – Dr. G. Scott Earnest, NIOSH Associate Director for Construction, discusses the National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction and 7th annual Safety Stand-Down event. The Stand-Down is scheduled for September 14-18, 2020. This year may look different due to COVID-19, but CPWR, NIOSH, and OSHA have plenty of ideas for participating virtually or at a safe social distance.

Mobile Apps

Mobile applications are interactive tools that can be downloaded to phones and other devices. The following mobile apps are designed to be used in the field to help prevent falls.

NIOSH Ladder Safety App – the app features a multimodal indicator and a graphic-oriented guide for ladder selection, inspection, positioning, accessorizing, and safe use. Available in English and Spanish based on the language settings on your device and available for download on iPhone/iPad and Android devices.
Mast Climbing Work Platform Daily Inspection Walkthrough Tool – This daily inspection walkthrough tool allows mast climber users to navigate through what is commonly inspected during a pre-shift daily inspection.

Foundations for Safety Leadership (FSL) Training

Use the Foundations for Safety Leadership Training to improve safety leadership on your team.

The 2.5-hour Foundations for Safety Leadership (FSL) is a highly interactive training program available in English and Spanish that teaches foremen, supervisors, and other front-line leaders on construction job sites about the costs of ineffective, and the benefits of effective, safety leadership such as improved safety climate and reduced negative safety outcomes. Most importantly, it includes information on critical leadership skills to use on the job site and presents students with different safety scenarios which they review and then decide which leadership skills would help address the specific worksite hazard.

CPWR recently adapted the FSL to create the Foundations for Safety Leadership for Residential Construction (FSL4Res) (English). This training is currently only available in English, but is in the process of being translated. The FSL4Res is designed to meet the unique safety issues found in the residential construction sector, particularly fall hazards, which remain the sector’s major cause of workplace fatalities. The FSL4Res covers the same content as the FSL, including the critical leadership skills. The main difference is that three new real-world scenarios have been added that illustrate how foremen and other frontline leaders can use the leadership skills to prevent fall hazards on the job site. Trainers can tailor the FSL4Res to different audiences and locations, including delivering it as either a single 2.5-hour session (like the original FSL) or as four 30-minute and a short additional session.

Written Fall Protection Plans

Planning is an essential part of fall prevention. Use the following tools to plan for how to prevent falls in your work.

Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program Reports

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program and State FACE Programs study fatal workplace injuries and prepare reports with recommendations to prevent similar deaths.