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Falls continue to be a leading cause of serious injury for construction workers. Focus on this issue during the National Safety Stand-down and in the following weeks with these featured toolbox talks and library of resources.

Featured talks

Ladder Safety: Ladder Selection

Ladders look simple, but they're involved in one out of every four fatal falls in construction. Learn how to choose the right ladder for the job and use it more safely.

Fall Protection: ABCs - Anchors

Anchor points play a vital role in a personal fall arrest system. Due to their exposure to extreme arrest forces and harsh conditions, it's critical to understand the basics of selection, usage and inspection.

Fall Protection: How to properly wear a safety harness

Falls can occur in a split second but have long-lasting effects. Learn how to conduct a visual inspection of a personal safety harness and the steps for how to properly put it on and adjust the fit.

Driver Safety: Rear-end collision prevention

Rear-end collisions are one of the most common, and preventable, workplace driving accidents. Learn ways to help drivers spot risks and build safer driving behaviors.

Fall Protection: Inspecting personal fall equipment

A damaged harness or worn lanyard could fail when it matters most. This toolbox talk shows workers what to look for when inspecting personal fall protection equipment.

Ladder Safety: Ladder Inspection, Care and Maintenance

Ladder failures are not random. They're usually the result of skipped inspections or unnoticed damage. This toolbox talk covers how proper inspection, maintenance and storage can help keep every climb safe.

Jobsite forms and checklists

Daily construction log

Job hazard analysis form

Incident report form

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