The resources in this kit are provided to help keep all workers safe when working at heights.

Workers in the construction industry are most at risk for falls from height. The resources in this kit are provided to help keep all workers safe when working at heights.

Best Practices

Planning Tools

Prevention and Protection

OSHA Fact Sheets

GENERAL FALL SAFETY
Safe Use of Stepladders	Safe Use of Extension Ladders
Scaffolding Safety	Safe Use of Job-made Wooden Ladders

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY
Fall Protection in Residential Construction	Floor Joist Install, Decking - English and Español
Exterior and Interior Walls - English and Español	Roof Sheathing - English and Español
Roof Trusses - English and Español	Installing Tile Roofs - English and Español
Roof Repair - English and Español	Working in Attics - English and Español
Falls from Roofs - English and Español	Protection Roofing Workers
Fall Protection in Construction

Toolbox Talks

Posters and Other Resources

Construction eTool

Provides reliable advice on how OSHA regulations apply to your worksite.

Safety Stand-Down

Learn about OSHA's National Safety Stand Down to prevent falls.

Toolbox Talk: Fall Protection	Toolbox Talk: Ladder Safety
Toolbox Talk: Guardrail Safety	Toolbox Talk: Roofing Safety
Toolbox Talk: Ladder Safety	Toolbox Talk: Fall Protection

Poster: Work Safely - English and Español	Wallet Card - English and Español
Video: 5 Ways to Prevent Workplace Falls	Fall Protection in Residential Construction

Safety at Heights

Following highway crashes and violent acts, falls from height is the third leading unintentional fatal workplace event.