According to OSHA, the leading causes of worker deaths on construction sites were falls, electrocution, struck-by-object and caught-in/between. These “Fatal Four” were responsible for more than 58% of the construction deaths in 2014.
During a routine hazard assessment many fall hazards can be identified and either eliminated or control measure set in place to prevent falls from occurring.
Please see linked information below that may assist you with managing fall issues from step-through fixed mounted ladders.

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