Fall Prevention: Skylights & Holes 

• Guard or cover all holes with adequate guardrail systems or covers. Label covers (for instance, “HOLE”).
• Use temporary barricades for work or permanent guarding system such as cage around skylights.
• Ensure materials used for guardrail systems and covers are of adequate strength, meeting the OSHA standards.
• Use Fall protection PPE when possible.
• What issues can lead to falls through skylights and holes? Unguarded skylights and holes, placing weight on skylight, no PPE used, etc.
• Are there skylights or holes near your work area? Are they guarded or rated to walk on?
• What makes an adequate guard? Materials used are of adequate strength, full railing system, cages, etc.
• Is fall arrest or restraint systems provided here? Are you trained to use it?
• If you are going to use fall arrest or restraint systems, what will be the anchor point?