Fall Protection Guide

Fall Protection Guide: Safe Fall Protection Equipment for Working at Height 

This guide is currently being translated to English and some pages might not be available yet.

The Fall Protection Guide is a comprehensive resource for improving workplace safety when working at height and in confined spaces. The guide helps prevent fall-related accidents by providing practical information about regulations, hazards, and the correct use of personal fall protection equipment.

To make it easier to find the information you need, we have divided the Fall Protection Guide into several key sections.

Basic Information About Fall Protection Equipment

• Personal Fall Protection Equipment and Personal Fall Protection Systems
• Quick Guide to Work Areas and Applications
• Rescue Plans for Work Involving Fall Protection Equipment
• Cleaning and Maintenance of Personal Fall Protection Equipment
• Instructions for Use of Fall Protection Equipment
• Standards and Certifications for Fall Protection Equipment

Risks Associated with Fall Protection Equipment

• Required Clearance Distance
• Fall Factors
• Swing Falls
• Falls Over Edges and Sharp Edge Hazards
• Shock Loading
• Suspension Trauma
• Improper Use of Fall Protection Equipment

Laws and Regulations for Working at Height

• Occupational Health and Safety Legislation: Structure and Principles
• When Is Work Considered a Fall Hazard?
• Legal Requirements for Work Involving Fall Hazards
• Inspection and User Checks of Personal Fall Protection Equipment
• Training and Competency Requirements for Working at Height

Employer Responsibilities and Requirements

• Employer Responsibilities Under Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
• Risk Assessment for Work at Height
• The Hierarchy of Controls for Working at Height