Summary of Fall Protection Safety 2026

I walk you through the basics of fall protection, why it matters, and how to make it easy to follow. Even today falls from heights are the number one cause of death in construction, about two workers die every day in the U.S., and 54 percent had no access to fall protection equipment while 23 percent chose not to use it. I explain how to use the hierarchy of controls, identify hazards, and build a fall protection plan with rescue details. I also cover fall arrest versus fall restraint, the ABCDs, and how to inspect, clean, and store equipment. I want you to apply these three questions on every job and follow the plan, rescue plan, and equipment care.

Chapters

00:00 Early safety expectations

01:46 Today falls still lead

04:38 Spot hazards and height

06:35 Checklist for safety readiness

10:50 Fall arrest vs restraint ABCDs

15:06 Rescue plan and equipment care