Struck-by Ladder Fall Incident






When overhead work is being performed, falling objects like tools or materials can cause severe injuries or fatalities for workers below. This 1-page safety meeting topic has two discussion questions and can be used to host a safety meeting to review a real struck-by incident involving a ladder fall, emphasizing the importance of overhead protection, restricted access to hazard zones, and proper PPE like hard hats.


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



Struck-by Ladder Fall Incident, Construction, Industry, Fast

Blank Sign-in Sheet

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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews a real struck-by incident involving a ladder fall, emphasizing the importance of overhead protection, restricted access to hazard zones, and proper PPE like hard hats.