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Working at Heights – Scaffolds – Structural Components

Working at Heights – Scaffolds – Structural Components Explain dangers If the structural components of a scaffold are damaged, defective, or installed incorrectly, it can lead to a tip-over or […]

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Working at heights – Scaffolds – Planks and Decks

Working at Heights – Scaffolds – Planks and Decks Explain dangers Many scaffold injuries involve problems with planks. If scaffold planks and decks fail, you could be seriously injured or […]

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Working at Heights – 3 Point Contact – Ladders

Working at Heights – 3-Point Contact Ladders Explain dangers Climbing a ladder is not as easy as it sounds. Workers have died from falls after losing their balance. Most ladder […]

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Working at Heights - Stepladders Working at Heights – Stepladders

Working at Heights – Stepladders Explain dangers A stepladder is one of the most familiar things on a jobsite. Still, workers get hurt using them. Falls are the biggest risk. […]

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Working at Heights - Extension Ladders Working at Heights – Extension Ladders

Working at Heights – Extension Ladders Explain dangers Extension ladders can be dangerous tools. Workers have been killed and injured from falls and powerline contact. Identify controls • Choose the […]

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Working at Heights Site-specific Training Working at Heights – Site-Specific Training

Working at Heights—Site-specific Training Explain dangers Falling from heights continues to be a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. Despite the introduction of standardized working at […]

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Working at Heights Fall Protection Rope Grabs Working at Heights – Fall Protection Rope Grabs

Working at Heights Fall Protection Rope Grabs Explain dangers With rope grabs, there are three basic hazards: 1. Attaching them the wrong way 2. Grabbing hold of them during a […]

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Working at Heights – Fall Protection – Approvals and Inspections

Working at Heights – Fall Protection Approvals and Inspections Explain dangers When you’re using a travel restraint or fall arrest system, your life depends on your equipment. If it is […]

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Working at Heights Fall Protection Basic Types Working at Heights – Fall Protection Basic Types

Working at Heights – Fall protection Basic types Explain dangers Falls are the number-one cause of accidental deaths and critical injuries in construction. And you don’t have to fall far […]

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Working at Heights Guardrails Working at Heights – Guardrails

Working at Heights – Guardrails Explain dangers Falls are the number one cause of critical injuries and deaths of Ontario workers on construction sites. All workers must be protected from […]

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