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Comprehensive prevention and control of falls from heights: Based on the different categories of falls from heights and the underlying causes, the key points for comprehensive prevention and control of such accidents are as follows: (1) It is necessary to carry out regular safety education and technical training for those who work at heights, so that they can understand the patterns and hazards associated with falls from heights. They should develop a strong safety mindset and the ability to prevent and control such accidents. Additionally, it is essential to strictly enforce safety regulations; when any abnormal behavior related to unsafe working practices is detected in oneself or others, or when there are issues with the equipment and protective measures used in high-altitude work, these issues must be addressed promptly to ensure compliance with safety standards, thereby helping to prevent falls from heights. (2) The physical conditions of workers performing work at heights must meet safety requirements. For example, persons with hypertension, heart disease, anemia, epilepsy, or other conditions that make them unsuitable for work at heights are not allowed to engage in such work ； Those who are overly fatigued, listless, or depressed should be prevented from working at heights ； Working at heights while under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited. (3) The personal clothing of workers working at heights must meet safety requirements. For example, safety helmets, safety belts, and other relevant personal protective equipment should be provided as needed ； Wearing high heels, slippers, or going barefoot is not allowed while working ； When working at heights, soft-soled anti-slip shoes should be worn. It is forbidden to climb on scaffolding or use hoist baskets in material lifting frames to go up and down, as well as to jump up and down from heights. (4) All types of scaffolding must be erected in accordance with the specified requirements. For example, when the height of the scaffold exceeds 3 meters, two guardrails must be installed on each level, along with a toe board. The scaffold planks must be laid tightly, and their ends and supporting beams must be secured firmly; no overhanging planks are allowed. When using a bridge scaffold, special attention must be paid to ensuring that the bridge piles are firmly and properly secured to the wall. When raising or lowering the bridge, it is necessary to attach a safety rope and ensure that the lifting at both ends of the bridge is synchronized. Workers operating the lifting bridge must attach their safety belts to the pillars of the bridge. The lifting rigging equipment for bridge erection must comply with the design standards and safety regulations. When using a basket scaffold and hanging scaffold, its lifting rigging must be secure. When using the basket frame, it is also necessary to attach a safety rope or safety clamp. When lifting or lowering the basket, the safety rope must be adjusted accordingly and must not be removed. The sides and outer surfaces of the basket frame and hanging frame must be sealed with mesh. A head net or protective canopy should be installed at the top of the suspension basket, a protective railing should be attached to the inside of the basket, and footboards should be provided. The chain blocks and hand chain hoists used for lifting bridge frames and suspension baskets must pass inspection by the technical department before they can be used. Chain blocks of at least 2 tons should be used, while hand chain hoists of at least 3 tons are required. The load-bearing steel cables and safety ropes should be those with a diameter of 12.5 mm or more. Furthermore, when using socket racks, hanging baskets, and bridge scaffolds, overloading is strictly prohibited. (5) Safety nets must be installed in accordance with the relevant regulations; for construction projects over 4 meters in height, a safety net 3 to 6 meters wide must be installed on the ground floor of the building. During high-rise construction, an additional fixed safety net 3 meters wide must be installed every four floors above the safety net on the ground floor. If vertical nets are used for protection on the construction level, it is necessary to ensure that they are at least 1 meter above the building, and that the nets are tightly overlapped. It is also necessary to ensure the specified quality and guarantee safe use. (6) It is necessary to ensure proper safety protection at the entrance. The specific methods are the same as those for the prevention and control of falls at entrance openings. (7) When using a step stool or ladder, only one person is allowed to operate a single ladder; the ideal angle for setting it up is 60°–70°. Anti-slip measures should be taken at the base of the ladder. When using an A-frame ladder, the angle between the two sides of the ladder should be maintained at 40°, and both sides of the ladder must be secure. No one should stand on the ladder while it is being moved. When using a high stool, only one person is allowed to stand on it; when two stools are used together, the distance between them must not exceed 3 meters. When using taller ladders and stools, appropriate safety measures should also be taken as needed. (8) When there are no reliable protective facilities, safety belts must be worn when working at heights; otherwise, working at such heights is prohibited. At the same time, the quality of seat belts must meet safety requirements, and they should be worn with the higher end positioned lower. (9) Before carrying out work at heights, it is necessary to check whether the stepping surface is safe and suitable, such as whether it has the capacity to bear weight ； Whether the base of the wooden utility pole is rotten. It is strictly prohibited to walk on asbestos shingles, particleboard, or plywood ceilings. (10) Outdoor work at heights is prohibited in conditions of wind force 6 or during heavy rain, snow, or fog. In addition, it is necessary to conduct safety inspections during work at heights; if any abnormal behavior on the part of people or abnormal conditions of equipment are detected, they must be addressed promptly to meet safety requirements, thereby preventing falls from heights.