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Falls in the Workplace: Mast Climbing Work Platforms

About this resource:

Non-Systematic Review

Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Last Reviewed: August 2022

Workgroups: Occupational Safety and Health Workgroup

On this webpage, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers safety information for workers using mast climbers, a type of construction equipment used to perform work at heights. The webpage includes:

  • An online tool to help people using mast climbers identify common hazards
  • Educational infographics
  • Links to research resources
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Objectives related to this resource (1)

Reduce work-related injuries resulting in missed work days — OSH‑02
Improving

Suggested Citation

1.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (2022). Mast Climbing Work Platforms. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/falls/mastclimb.html.