Work from the ground using an extendable tool when possible.failing to wear proper non-slip footwear.Įmployees and employers should follow these measures to help prevent accidents or deaths from falling from heights.working at heights for a prolonged period and.leaning sideways from a ladder or over the edge of a floor opening to perform work.extending a ladder beyond the sections’ minimum overlap so that it is no longer stable.placing a ladder or scaffold footing on unstable ground.carrying items in an unsafe manner while climbing.
warehouse racking) or machinery not intended for climbing failing to use safety devices provided (e.g.guardrails, ladders, fall-protection system) improperly maintaining safety devices and equipment (e.g.falling down stairs, from lower floor levels or from scaffolds).įactors that can lead to an accident while working at heights include: falling from ladders, towers, poles, non-moving vehicles or down stairs) and falling from non-moving vehicles or loading docks) falling from ladders or non-moving vehicles) The following sectors under federal jurisdiction experience a high rate of disabling injury as a result of falling from heights: Between 20, the Labour Program recorded 16 fatalities in the federal jurisdiction involving falls from heights. This includes working on or climbing a telecommunications tower or pole, a grain elevator, a ladder, a scaffold or a vehicle. Working at heights can pose a serious risk of injury or death from falling.
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