Elevated Surfaces






Working on elevated surfaces introduces a variety of fall and struck-by hazards that require careful planning, secure equipment, and strict adherence to safety guidelines. This 1-page safety meeting topic has two discussion questions and can be used to host a safety meeting to review safe practices for working on elevated platforms, ramps, and surfaces, including guardrail requirements, ladder access, material storage, and environmental considerations.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Elevated Surfaces Safety Checklist

Elevated Surfaces Safety Checklist

Elevated Surfaces, Construction, Industry, Fast

Blank Sign-in Sheet

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Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews the essential precautions for elevated surface work, such as using guardrails and toeboards, stabilizing equipment, and securing materials to prevent falls, collapses, or falling objects.