Working Near Water






Working near or over water comes with unique risks. This 1-page safety meeting topic includes two discussion questions and can be used to review the protective measures required by OSHA when the hazard of drowning exists, including fall protection, personal flotation devices, rescue equipment, and the use of lifesaving rescue boats.


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



Working Near Water, Construction, Fast

Blank Sign-in Sheet

Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that outlines key OSHA requirements for working near or over water, including when life jackets, buoyant vests, ring buoys, and lifesaving rescue boats are required to prevent drowning and support emergency rescue.