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Kentucky Residential Roofing Falls, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Kentucky Residential Roofing Falls, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Kentucky Haz Alerts--Falls
To prevent falls while working on roofs:
- Always use appropriate guardrail, scaffold, or fall protection systems.
- Both employers and subcontractors should provide comprehensive site-specific fall protection training for their employees.
- Conduct a thorough assessment in and around the work area to identify existing and potential fall hazards prior to the start of work.
Caidas Desde Techos Residenciales En Kentucky, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Caidas Desde Techos Residenciales En Kentucky, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Kentucky Haz Alerts--Falls
Para prevenir caídas mientras trabaja sobre techos:
- Siempre use sistema con baranda de protección, instale un andamio, y haga uso de un sistema contra caídas apropiado.
- Tanto empleadores como subcontratistas deberán proporcionar a sus empleados entrenamiento específico y completo sobre protección contra caídas acorde con el sito de trabajo.
- Conduzca una valoración cuidadosa dentro y alrededor del área de trabajo para identificar cualquier riesgo potencial de caída, antes de iniciar las labores.
While Working, Don't Take The Fall!, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
While Working, Don't Take The Fall!, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Kentucky Haz Alerts--Falls
To prevent falls while working:
- Always use appropriate fall protection systems.
- Conduct a thorough assessment in and around the work area to identify existing and potential fall hazards.
- Both employers and subcontractors should provide comprehensive fall protection training for their employees, that is site specific.
- Place warning signs in front of work areas and around perimeters where fall hazards have been identified.
- Don’t place yourself in a potentially hazardous situation. Workers should always stay alert.