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Hazard Alerts by Accident Type - Fall from Elevation

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		Scaffold falls, leaving worker suspended in air Keywords: construction, scaffold Industries: Construction Year: 2012 Alert #: Warning 2012-05  View  Print PDF (186 KB)  Send
		Worker falls through roof and dies Keywords: construction, roof, roofing, falls Industries: Construction Year: 2012 Alert #: Fatality 2012-02  View  Print PDF (141 KB)  Send
		Young worker seriously injured in fall from lift truck platform Keywords: young worker, lift truck platform, warehouse, fall from elevation Industries: Warehouses/large retail Year: 2010 Alert #: Injury 2010-08  View  Print PDF (387 KB)  Send
		Worker injured in fall through skylight Keywords: construction, skylight, fall, guardrail, roof Industries: Construction, warehouse/large retail Year: 2009 Alert #: Injury 2009-13  View  Print PDF (149 KB)  Send
		Worker dies after slipping on frost and falling from roof Keywords: fall protection equipment, lanyard, slip, roof Industries: Construction Year: 2008 Alert #: Fatality 2008-10  View  Print PDF (599 KB)  Send
		Young worker seriously injured in fall through roof opening Keywords: young worker, fall, roof Industries: Construction Year: 2007 Alert #: Injury 07-06  View  Print PDF (383 KB)  Send
		Serious injury after fall from mobile home Keywords: fall, mobile home, rope, anchor Industries: Other Year: 2006 Alert #: Injury 06-10  View  Print PDF (282 KB)  Send
		Hazards Can Kill You! Keywords: construction, fatalities, falls, electrocution, motor vehicle accidents, mesothelioma, asbestosis, contact power lines, roofs, scaffolds, hazardous substance exposure Industries: Construction Year: 2005 Alert #: Construction Fatalities 1996-2005  View  Print PDF (285 KB)  Send
		Hazards of Working from Fixed Ladders on Tanks Keywords: tank, ladder, fall protection Industries: Agriculture, manufacturing, wood and paper products manufacturing Year: 2005 Alert #: WS 05-03  View  Print PDF (99 KB)  Send
		Falls from stepladders can kill Keywords: stepladder, fall, 3-point contact Industries: Construction, hospitality, performing arts and film, warehouse/large retail, other Year: 2004 Alert #: AA 04-09  View  Print PDF (147 KB)  Send
		Worker falls while dismantling log home Keywords: worker, dismantling, log, home, crane, fall, protection, roof, purlin, brace Industries: Construction, manufacturing Year: 2004 Alert #: Injury 04-11  View  Print PDF (137 KB)  Send
		Watch Out for Hazards - They Can Kill You! Keywords: construction, fatalities, falls, electrocution, motor vehicle accidents, silicosis, asbestosis Industries: Construction Year: 2001 Alert #: Construction Fatalities 1991-2000  View  Print PDF (288 KB)  Send
		Falls from heights in construction Keywords: heights, construction, guardrails, fall arrest, fall restraint, fall protection Industries: Construction Year: 2003 Alert #: AA 03-03  View  Print PDF (84 KB)  Send
		Parapet wall collapses, injuring painter on swing stage Keywords: wall, collapse, injury, painter, swing, stage, fell, struck Industries: Construction, other Year: 2003 Alert #: Injury 03-07  View  Print PDF (128 KB)  Send
		Four Workers Die in Confined Space Keywords: confined, space, hazard, air, contaminent, oxygen-deficient, gas, vapour, ignite, barge Industries: Agriculture, manufacturing, oil and gas, wood and paper product manufacturing, construction Year: 2003 Alert #: AA 03-01  View  Print PDF (157 KB)  Send
		Building owners: Rooftop anchorage Keywords: anchorage, rooftop, building, owner, fall restraint Industries: Construction Year: 2002 Alert #: WS 02-04  View  Print PDF (184 KB)  Send
		Exterior building contractors: Rooftop anchors Keywords: anchors, rooftop, building, contractors, fall restraint Industries: Construction Year: 2002 Alert #: WS 02-03  View  Print PDF (185 KB)  Send
		Falls from Elevation Keywords: fall, elevation, ladder, scaffold, roof, elevation Industries: Construction Year: 2002 Alert #: AA 02-03  View  Print PDF (98 KB)  Send
		Electrician's assistant dies after falling 10 feet Keywords: electrician's assistant, fatal, fell, unguarded mezzanine, unsecured drywall Industries: Construction Year: 2002 Alert #: Fatality 02-06  View  Print PDF (209 KB)  Send
		Electrician dies after fall from fourth-floor balcony Keywords: electrician, fall, balcony, guardrail, fall protection Industries: Construction Year: 2002 Alert #: Fatality 02-05  View  Print PDF (149 KB)  Send
		Worker falls while attempting to change fluorescent lights Keywords: maintenance worker, fall from elevation, slipped, skull fracture, safe work procedure, orientation checklist Industries: Manufacturing; other Year: 2001 Alert #: Injury 01-20  View  Print PDF (142 KB)  Send
		Worker falls to his death from bosun's chair Keywords: bosun's chair, building caulker, fall from elevation, formal training, new worker, safe work procedures, protective equipment Industries: Construction Year: 2000 Alert #: Fatality 00-10  View  Print PDF (95 KB)  Send
		Secure vehicle against movement before working from a bucket Keywords: cable installer, fall from elevation, bucket truck, rolled backwards, parking brake, fall protection equipment Industries: Telecommunications Year: 2000 Alert #: Injury 00-01  View  Print PDF (122 KB)  Send
		Follow manufacturers' instructions when using ladders Keywords: electrician, fall from elevation, fatally injured, aluminum tripod ladder, anti-skid feet Industries: Construction Year: 1999 Alert #: Fatal 99-09  View  Print PDF (67 KB)  Send
		Check travelling surface before moving scissor lifts Keywords: travelling surface, scissor lift, electrician, fall from elevation, unbalanced Industries: Construction Year: 1999 Alert #: Fatal 99-02  View  Print PDF (95 KB)  Send
		Is your mobile ladder stand safe? Keywords: mobile ladder stands, warehouse worker, fall from elevation, collapse, visual safety check, label Industries: Transportation/ warehouse/large retail Year: 1999 Alert #: Hazard Alert 99-09  View  Print PDF (84 KB)  Send
		Do not take extension ladders apart Keywords: extension ladders, fall from elevation, fly section, safety feet, not secured Industries: Construction Year: 1999 Alert #: Hazard Alert 99-01  View  Print PDF (113 KB)  Send
		Do not override safety devices Keywords: window washer, fall from elevation, scissor lift, flopped sideways, tilt sensor, intentionally disconnected Industries: Window Cleaning Year: 1997 Alert #: Fatal 97-08  View  Print PDF (91 KB)  Send
		Service and operate elevated work platforms safely Keywords: stability problems, self-propelled elevated work platforms, uneven slope, change of elevation, safety devices, fall protection Industries: Construction Year: 1997 Alert #: Hazard Alert 97-06  View  Print PDF (147 KB)  Send
		Watch out for slippery surfaces Keywords: falling, slippery surface, alternate route, secure footing, logs, rock outcroppings Industries: Forestry Year: 1996 Alert #: Hazard Alert 96-01  View  Print PDF (126 KB)  Send
		Protect yourself against falls Keywords: ironworker, steel structure, unwelded angle, lost balance, fall protection Industries: Construction Year: 1995 Alert #: Fatal 95-01  View  Print PDF (74 KB)  Send
		Helicopter Logging --- Good two-way communication vital Keywords: helicopter logging, chaser, lifted up, fell, radio communication, hand signals Industries: Forestry Year: 1995 Alert #: Hazard Alert 95-07  View  Print PDF (92 KB)  Send
		Guard service rig drums Keywords: swabbing unit, unstable site, swamper, manually spool, sand line, fall from elevation Industries: Oil and gas Year: 1994 Alert #: Fatal 94-32  View  Print PDF (128 KB)  Send
		Check hatch openings Keywords: pulp and paper mill worker, fall, hatchway opening, recovery boiler, accidental entry Industries: Wood and paper products manufacturing Year: 1994 Alert #: Fatal 94-20  View  Print PDF (96 KB)  Send
		Worker falls on dowel Keywords: construction worker, safety hook, horizontal rebar, dowel Industries: Construction Year: 1994 Alert #: Fatal 94-12  View  Print PDF (78 KB)  Send
		Trucker falls to death Keywords: truck driver, truck trailer, fall from elevation, work platform, guardrail, safety belt, lanyard Industries: Trucking Year: 1994 Alert #: Fatal 94-08  View  Print PDF (82 KB)  Send
		Belt up on steep roof Keywords: carpenter, roof, slipped, fall protection, safety belt, life line Industries: Construction Year: 1994 Alert #: Fatal 94-06  View  Print PDF (56 KB)  Send
		Roofer falls off edge Keywords: multiple fractures, roof edge, power sweeping, safe work procedures Industries: Construction Year: 1994 Alert #: Hazard Alert 94-01  View  Print PDF (102 KB)  Send
		Mark and Secure Hole Openings Keywords: steel stud installer, plywood, hole, fall, multiple fractures, guardrail Industries: Construction Year: 1993 Alert #: Hazard Alert 93-05  View  Print PDF (70 KB)  Send
		Apprentice Electrician Fatality Keywords: aerial bucket truck, nut threads, failure, free fall, unauthorized modification, safety belt, non-destructive testing Industries: Construction Year: 1993 Alert #: Construction Fatal 93-02  View  Print PDF (88 KB)  Send
		Carpenter Fatality Keywords: scaffold, slipped, fall from elevation, head injury, wet conditions Industries: Construction Year: 1992 Alert #: Construction Fatal 92-14  View  Print PDF (146 KB)  Send
		Carpenter Fatality Keywords: steel scaffolding, guardrails, banded bundle, steel strapping, fall from elevation Industries: Construction Year: 1992 Alert #: Construction Fatal 92-10  View  Print PDF (188 KB)  Send
		Glazier Apprentice Fatality Keywords: unguarded, scaffold, fall from elevation, fall protection, safeguards Industries: Construction Year: 1992 Alert #: Construction Fatal 92-09  View  Print PDF (159 KB)  Send
		Firm Owner Fatality Keywords: roof, stepped backward, roof transition edge, fall from elevation Industries: Construction Year: 1992 Alert #: Construction Fatal 92-04  View  Print PDF (157 KB)  Send
		Forestry (Silviculture) Worker Keywords: silviculture worker, group picture, river, lost footing, strong current, presumed dead Industries: Forestry Year: 1992 Alert #: Fatal Misc. 92-10  View  Print PDF (123 KB)  Send
		Trucking - Truck Driver Fatality Keywords: ladder, bulk chip wood truck, slipped, fall from elevation Industries: Trucking Year: 1992 Alert #: Fatal Misc. 92-08  View  Print PDF (94 KB)  Send
		1991 Construction Fatal -- Roofer Keywords: roofer, ladder jack scaffold, lost balance, fall arresting apparatus Industries: Construction Year: 1991 Alert #: Construction 91-15  View  Print PDF (140 KB)  Send
		1991 Construction Fatal -- Iron worker Keywords: iron worker, swing stage, bridge, chain hook, thrown from, fall arresting apparatus Industries: Construction Year: 1991 Alert #: Construction 91-13  View  Print PDF (159 KB)  Send
		1990 Construction Fatal -- Roofer Keywords: roofer, asphalt roofing, lost balance, fell, struck head, fatally injured Industries: Construction Year: 1990 Alert #: Construction 018-90  View  Print PDF (126 KB)  Send
		1990 Construction Fatal -- Worker Keywords: floor opening, slipped into, fall from elevation, concrete floor, fatal head injuries Industries: Construction Year: 1990 Alert #: Construction 015-90  View  Print PDF (102 KB)  Send
		1990 Construction Fatal -- Roofer Keywords: roofer, roof overhang, fall through, concrete floor, fatally injured Industries: Construction Year: 1990 Alert #: Construction 010-90  View  Print PDF (157 KB)  Send
		1990 Construction Fatal -- Sheet metal worker Keywords: sheet metal worker, wet roof, no fall protection, lost footing, fatal injuries Industries: Construction Year: 1990 Alert #: Construction 009-90  View  Print PDF (135 KB)  Send
		1990 Construction Fatal -- Ironworker Keywords: conveyor system, above ground, bolt connections, failed, fall, fatally injured Industries: Construction Year: 1990 Alert #: Construction 007-90  View  Print PDF (175 KB)  Send
		1990 Logging Fatal -- Log-loader operator Keywords: log loader, rotation supporting pin, broke, thrown, fatal injuries Industries: Forestry, trucking Year: 1990 Alert #: Logging 005-90  View  Print PDF (117 KB)  Send
		1990 Construction Fatal -- Iron worker Keywords: iron workers, temporary work platform, no fall arresting equipment, concrete floor, fatally injured Industries: Construction Year: 1990 Alert #: Construction 005-90  View  Print PDF (157 KB)  Send
		1990 Construction Fatal -- Carpenter Keywords: carpenter, roof, scaffolding, fall from elevation, fatally injured Industries: Construction Year: 1990 Alert #: Construction 004-90  View  Print PDF (158 KB)  Send
		Secure and set ladders at proper angle! Keywords: extension ladder, elevator pit, electrical conduit, slip out, head injuries, died Industries: Other Year: 1989 Alert #: Hazard Alert 0889  View  Print PDF (182 KB)  Send
		Use all safety equipment -- Follow manufacturers' instructions! Keywords: elevated lift, fell from, seriously injured, outriggers, not used Industries: Other Year: 1989 Alert #: Hazard Alert 0789  View  Print PDF (140 KB)  Send
		Do not tamper with safety devices Keywords: thrown off, high lift truck, full speed, safety devices, disabled Industries: Warehouse/large retail Year: 1989 Alert #: Hazard Alert 0189  View  Print PDF (135 KB)  Send
		Improper planking causes injury Keywords: worker, fell through, scaffold, extensive bruising Industries: Construction Year: 1988 Alert #: Hazard Alert 1388  View  Print PDF (266 KB)  Send
		Restraining equipment saves worker's life! Keywords: chipper operator, chipper infeed conveyor, safety belt, life-line Industries: Wood and paper products manufacturing Year: 1988 Alert #: Hazard Alert 0488  View  Print PDF (196 KB)  Send
		Secure ladders against movement! Keywords: ladders, slid sideways, fall from elevation, severe head injuries Industries: Construction Year: 1988 Alert #: Hazard Alert 0388  View  Print PDF (142 KB)  Send

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