Fall Prevention Archives

23 February 2015

Working Surface Safety

Working Surface Safety Stair and Handrail Safety Upon rig up of a land rig, the stairs should be securely fastened as soon as they are set

23 February 2015

Slip, Trip or Fall

Slip, Trip or Fall Slip, trip or fall hazards on some jobs, such as working in the derrick, on the rig floor, or on raised decks

23 February 2015

Preventing Falls

Preventing Falls Each year falls consistently account for a number of fatalities in industry. How do you, as workers, take responsibility to prevent falls at the

23 February 2015

Ladder Safety: Portable and Fixed Ladders

Ladder Safety: Portable and Fixed Ladders People fall off ladders, resulting in injuries that range from bruises, broken bones, or even death. There are several potential

23 February 2015

Ladders: General Information and Checklist

Ladders: General Information and Checklist Most workers injured in falls from ladders, are less than 10 feet above the ladder’s base. Portable ladders generally fall into

17 February 2015

Safe Use of Ladders

Safe Use of Ladders Ladder safety should not just specify types of ladders for certain jobs but also establish rules for the safe use and maintenance

17 February 2015

Use and Misuse of Tail-Lines

Use and Misuse of Tail-Lines Remember! A tail-line is actually a lifeline, and your life or someone else’s life may depend on the safety afforded by

17 February 2015

Fall Protection Guidelines

Fall Protection Guidelines The purpose of these guidelines is to keep workers from falling six feet or more from an elevation, and to prevent tools and