The most common cause of fatal construction accidents is falls. More than half of all fatal falls are from only 6 to 15 feet. OSHA requires you to promote yourself from an accidental fall from as little as 4 feet! Beyond using fall protection equipment, you can prevent nearly all falls with four key tips: pick up tools so you don't trip, cover openings so you don't step in them, don't use shortcuts that risk injury, and don't rush the work. Learn more about workplace safety.