1. Focus on Fall Prevention: Ladders Last

2. Ladders: A leading contributor to injuries –Every day, nearly 2,000 people are injured while using a ladder. –In 2009, the construction industry experienced 5,300 injuries directly related to falls from ladders. (NSC 2012 Accident Facts) –20% of construction fatalities from falls are directly related to the use of ladders. (Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012) –Average cost of a fall related workers’ compensation claim: $40,043 (NCCI)

3. OSHA stats −874 construction fatalities in 2014 −337 the result of falls (38%) −Many involved ladders −Improper fall protection is consistently one of OSHA’s top 10 most cited violations

4. Resources available −https://www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown/resources.htmlhttps://www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown/resources.html −Training −Videos −Guidance & guidelines

5. Know the alternatives to ladders Podium ladder with a 30” top rail Scissor lift

6. Know the alternatives to ladders LiftpodMobile Scaffolding

7. Questions? −Contact your company’s EHS leadership