What is a fall hazard?

A fall hazard is a workplace hazard that could cause a worker's loss of balance or physical support.

Examples:

1. A worker stands on balcony railing to make an overhead repair
2. A worker carries a bulky sheet of plywood up a stepladder
3. Workers use a makeshift scaffold that has not been designed by a qualified person
4. Workers set up an extension ladder at an improper angle