A Simple Task -- Fatal Ladder Fall

This video recreates the real-life series of events that led to the death of a 33-year-old construction worker from a ladder fall -- and how it could have been prevented. Get an accompanying Toolbox Talk, poster and a one-page handout to make for a complete training experience. Great for foremen, site supervisors and professional trainers.This true story is taken from a NIOSH FACE Report, which identifies factors that contribute to fatal injuries and gives comprehensive recommendations for preventing similar deaths.
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[@wakudastudio]

It might sound morose to want more videos describing how construction workers died on ladders, but I think they and their families would want information to be shared to prevent further harm.

[@artman9959]

Why was the guy smiling while on his phone, when dude feel of the ladder.

[@Benjamin.N-uo7tp]

this really shows why you should always be careful and follow the basics of using a ladder. Benjamin N

[@vcl2009]

The personal lift looks like a death trap

[@edwardschmitt5710]

The company"should have had written safety instructons"...Yeah myself and the other General Contractors working out of an unmarked van all have that stuff.

[@sheenibtw]

Intersting video. Jason Shell

[@EmersonMarlin-yy8fo]

Emerson G. you gotta be careful because you can break your back so bad that you could be paralyed

[@wakudastudio]

Great vid, more please.

[@marcandrew777]

It’s not the fall that hurts or kills you, it’s the landing

[@barryjones354]

Lesson one...never face away when working off any ladder

[@debbiebraley5416]

Brookelynn G I watched it

[@gutesteven]

Great video!

[@MelanieScheschy]

Hazards are everywhere Everyone stay safe. Melanie.s

[@lifeofjayy9672]

Jayshawn H.

[@jennylover456]

honestly I feel like even past the fall this could have been prevented, if he had known how to fall better...but too bad he died...sad....

[@luisvillarreal4743]

When you fall you just fall. Trust me I thought the same thing but theres nothing you can do. Your body just decides which which limb is least important and puts all the force on that limb.

[@yourlocalalexis4578]

i think i am renting a portable lift from depot instead of using my ladder...cheaper than landing in the hospital or an ambulance ride

[@IrianaMueller]

Hi

[@robinlewington95]

Regardless of the training, people are always going to be stupid. STUPIDITY KILLS !.

[@MrJarridadams]

Ill take a job

[@ChristyGulley]

Sean G

[@NoTaboos]

This guy failed in everyday physics; how a 20 litre bucket at the top would affect the moments. High school stuff.

[@ComputerJesus]

Elliott W.

[@tronnn]

Malakai W

[@ayyitslola8322]

Lola v.d.N.

[@bluejedi723]

a company shouldn't have to tell someone you don't get on a ladder and clean windows the way this person did

[@timespent1043]

I worked in a chimney sweep business pt Time was the dirtiest job I've done part Time , well first of all I was just the working hired help person I was not the Owner of the chimney sweep business, If you don't know anything about latter safety don't do chimney sweep, the point I'm trying to make is when you use any Type of latter for going on roofs I always Made sure the latter would not slip under Me while I climb Ed up the latter also Take your time going up a latter with chimney sweep tools and take your time going down the latter's after a. Chimney sweep clean in my 4 years of work ing pt time in that chimney sweep I did not fall Off a latter also about latter s make sure There is nothing under neath the latter Like water hose which could cause an accident l made sure nothing under neath the latter and made sure the latter Would not slip my life experience in doing the dirtiest job in my life

[@shehanah7847]

who came from ms Nadia's classroom like :)

[@megawave79]

What

[@joeambly6807]

It's the workers fault for dying, why does every workplace safety video blame th company anys!? Because money!