The specific prevention and control measures for falls from heights are based on the specific causes of different types of falls from heights, and specific prevention and control points are proposed for each type of fall from height.
(1) Prevention and control points for falls from openings: Openings, passageways, stairwells, elevator shafts, and material loading platforms must be equipped with sturdy and effective safety protection facilities (covers, railings, safety nets); any damaged opening protection facilities must be repaired promptly; opening protection facilities must not be moved or removed without authorization; caution must be exercised when operating near openings, and one should not work with their back to the opening; do not rest, play, or cross openings or walk on opening covers near openings; and conspicuous warning signs must be posted at openings.
(2) Key points for prevention and control of falls from scaffolding: Scaffolding must be erected according to regulations, with level scaffold boards and no protruding boards allowed; guardrails must be securely tied and safety nets must be properly installed; the load on the scaffolding must not exceed 270 kg/m²; if the scaffolding is too far from the wall, additional safety protection should be added; and a system for scaffolding erection acceptance and usage inspection should be implemented, with problems dealt with promptly.
(3) Key points for prevention and control of falls from suspended heights: Strengthen construction planning and coordination among construction units and trades, making full use of safety facilities such as scaffolding to avoid or reduce suspended height work; operators must be extra careful to avoid excessive force and loss of balance; workers performing suspended height work must wear soft-soled, non-slip shoes and use safety belts correctly; those who are ill, excessively fatigued, or mentally exhausted should not engage in suspended height work.
(4) Key points for prevention and control of roof eaves fall accidents: Workers on the roof should wear soft-soled non-slip shoes; anti-slip measures should be taken when the roof slope is greater than 25°; workers on the roof should not move away from the eaves; when using external scaffolding for construction, the outer row of uprights should be 1.2m higher than the eaves and safety nets should be hung, and the external scaffolding at the eaves should be covered with scaffold boards; when not using external scaffolding for construction, safety nets should be installed under the eaves.
