What are the five levels of fall protection?
Apr 18th 2025
In high-risk industries, fall protection is essential for keeping workers safe at height. OSHA identifies falls as one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities, especially in construction and general industry. The fall protection hierarchy offers a structured, step-by-step approach to minimizing risk—from eliminating hazards entirely to managing them through training and procedures.
Key Takeaways
The 5 levels of fall protection prioritize prevention over response.
Hazard elimination…