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Fall Protection — 421 Workers Died in 2023
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Week #1 — Fall Protection

Falls Are Killing Us.
Let’s Talk About It.

In 2023, falls killed 421 construction workers in the United States. That’s more than one per day. Every single one of those deaths was preventable.

Construction had more fatalities than any other industry in 2023 — 1,075 total. And falls were the number one cause, accounting for nearly 40% of every death on a job site. Most of those fatal falls happened from heights between just 6 and 30 feet. Not skyscrapers. Not cranes. Ladders. Rooftops. Scaffolding. The stuff we work on every single day.

Here’s the part that should stop you cold: OSHA says the majority of these deaths could have been prevented with proper fall protection. That means the right equipment existed. The knowledge existed. People just didn’t use it — or weren’t required to.

I’ve been on job sites for decades. I’ve seen guys take shortcuts at height because they were in a hurry, because it was uncomfortable, because nobody was watching. And I’ve seen what happens when those shortcuts go wrong. No job is worth your life. Not one.

The BizzL’s Fall Protection Rules

What You Need to Do Every Single Time

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Three Points of Contact on Every Ladder

Two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand — always. Never carry tools in your hands while climbing. Use a tool belt or hoist your equipment separately. Ladders accounted for 109 fatal falls in 2023 alone.

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Harness Up When You’re 6 Feet or Higher

OSHA requires fall protection at 6 feet in construction. That’s not a suggestion — that’s the law. A properly fitted harness connected to a solid anchor point is the difference between a close call and a funeral.

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Inspect Your Equipment Before Every Use

Check your harness for fraying, damaged buckles, and worn stitching. Check your lanyard. Check your anchor point. A harness that’s been in a fall or left in the sun for years is not the same harness it once was. If it looks questionable — replace it.

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Cover or Guard Every Opening

Floor openings, skylights, holes — if it’s not covered and secured, it’s a hazard. Mark it. Guard it. Cover it. Don’t assume someone else will deal with it. You see it, you own it.

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Say Something When You See Someone at Risk

If you see a coworker working at height without protection — say something. It might be awkward for 30 seconds. It might save their life.