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Fall protection · Protección contra caídas

Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. Every one of them was preventable, and every one started with somebody deciding it was a short job.

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Fall protection

Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. Every one of them was preventable, and every one started with somebody deciding it was a short job.

  1. Above the height your site sets: harness on, tied off, before you step out. Not after.
  2. Inspect the harness and lanyard before every use. Frayed, cut, or been in a fall — it's done.
  3. Anchor point rated for it and above you where possible. A guardrail is not an anchor.
  4. Guardrails, covers and warning lines stay in place. Move one, put it back.
  5. Holes get covered and marked the moment they exist.
  6. No fall protection available? The job waits. It's not your call to skip it and it's not your foreman's either.

Where on this job are we working at height today, and what's the anchor?

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Protección contra caídas

Las caídas son la principal causa de muerte en construcción. Todas se podían evitar, y todas empezaron con alguien decidiendo que era un trabajo rápido.

  1. Arriba de la altura que marca tu sitio: arnés puesto y amarrado antes de salir. No después.
  2. Inspecciona el arnés y la línea antes de cada uso. Deshilachado, cortado o ya usado en una caída — ya no sirve.
  3. Punto de anclaje certificado para eso y arriba de ti cuando se pueda. Un barandal no es un anclaje.
  4. Barandales, cubiertas y líneas de advertencia se quedan en su lugar. Si mueves uno, lo regresas.
  5. Los huecos se cubren y se marcan en cuanto existen.
  6. ¿No hay protección contra caídas? El trabajo espera. No es tu decisión saltártelo, ni tampoco la del capataz.

¿Dónde vamos a trabajar en altura hoy, y cuál es el anclaje?

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Questions operators ask

What is a toolbox talk?
A short safety briefing, usually five minutes on one topic, that a supervisor or foreman gives the crew before work starts. It's the standard way trades crews cover hazards day to day.
How long should a toolbox talk be?
Two to five minutes. One topic. Ending with a question that gets people talking is worth more than covering three topics.
Do I need to document toolbox talks?
Good practice is to keep a record of the topic, date, and who attended. What's required varies by state and situation — check what applies to you. A confirmation in the worker's own language is a stronger record than a signature on an English sheet.
Can I use these toolbox talks in Spanish?
Yes. Every talk on this page is written in English and Spanish, and can be delivered to a crew member's phone in either language.
Are these enough to meet OSHA requirements?
They're good-practice briefings, not a compliance program. Site-specific training on your equipment and hazards is still your responsibility, and what any rule requires depends on your situation. These help you deliver it in a language your crew understands.

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