1. This material was produced under grant number SH-18792-09-60-F-51 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Fall Protection Training (OSHA Program) 1 Fall Protection in General Industry

2. Fall Protection Training (OSHA Program) 2 Slips, Trips and Falls !Slips, trips and falls cause: >the majority of general industry accidents >15 percent of all accidental deaths >more fatalities than all other causes but motor vehicles

3. Fall Protection Training (OSHA Program) 3 General Requirements Covers and Guardrails Provide covers and/or guardrails to protect workers from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, and the like.

4. Fall Protection Training (OSHA Program) 4 Floor Opening An opening measuring 12 inches or more in its least dimension in a floor, platform, pavement, or yard, through which persons may fall. Improperly Covered