--- title: Vital Fall Protection Training to Abate Accidents description: "Fall protection training is vital. OSHA states it was the #2 most frequently cited standard violation in FY 2011." image: https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/hs-fs/file-18416213-jpg/images/safetyfall.jpg --- - [STS Homepage](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/) - [Contact STS](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/contact-sts/contact-us) - [STS Safety Blog](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/sts-blog) [![Safety Training Services Inc. 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In fact, **35%** of total deaths in the field of construction for CY 2011 were from falls. ### **It is also OSHA's number two most frequently cited standard violation in FY 2011 (29 CFR 1926.501).** ## How can falls be reduced? First, we must look at how OSHA requirements help with reducing these accidents. OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of ***four feet*** in general industry workplaces and **six feet** in the construction industry. In addition, OSHA requires that fall protection be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery, regardless of the fall distance. ### ![Fall Protection Training](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/hs-fs/file-18416213-jpg/images/safetyfall.jpg?width=200&height=200&name=safetyfall.jpg)OSHA requires employers to provide working conditions that are free of *known* dangers. The company *must* provide required personal protective equipment at *no cost* to workers. Floors in work areas must be kept clean and dry (as much as possible).  (Quoted from OSHA's website): To prevent employees from being injured from falls, employers must: - Guard every floor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk (using a railing and toe-board or a floor hole cover). - Provide a guard rail and toe-board around every elevated open sided platform, floor or runway. - Regardless of height, if a worker can fall into or onto dangerous machines or equipment (such as a vat of acid or a conveyor belt) employers must provide guardrails and toe-boards to prevent workers from falling and getting injured. - Other means of fall protection that may be required on certain jobs include safety and harness and line, safety nets, stair railings and hand rails. ### ![Fall Safety Harness](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/hs-fs/file-18416477-jpg/images/safetyfalls.jpg?width=250&height=242&name=safetyfalls.jpg)OSHA wants to help reduce (hopefully eliminate) these accidents, and Safety Training Services, Inc. is here to facilitate as well. # Contact[![STS Logo](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/hs-fs/file-18422946-jpg/images/sts-logo_web_black_onlight.jpg?width=150&height=54&name=sts-logo_web_black_onlight.jpg)](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/contact-sts/contact-us/)today and let us help you by providing "Real Experience. 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