OSHA: Reducing Falls During Wall Erection Fact Sheet

Every year, residential construction workers experience fatal injuries due to falls. This OSHA fact sheet poster explains the hazards workers face while framing and erecting interior and exterior walls, especially on multi-story structures, and shares practical ways employers can reduce fall risks during wall erection. Highlights key risks during interior and exterior wall erection, including falls through window/door openings and floor openings Emphasizes that employers must provide fall hazard training so workers can recognize hazards and follow procedures to minimize them Covers planning steps: identify fall protection needs and have systems in place before work begins Notes that using pre-fabricated wall panels can reduce time exposed to fall hazards while working at heights Recommends protecting workers while lifting walls into place (e.g., using a forklift or wall jack where feasible) Reinforces that fall protection is generally required when working 6 feet or more above a lower level Describes common protection options, including guardrails, personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), fall restraint, and scaffolds Includes OSHA references and employer responsibility guidance Features Poster size 11” x 17” Poster is available in English and Spanish Front and back sides are laminated Quality printing in full color Attorney Approved Recycled Paper Made in USA Poster content is guaranteed to be up-to-date