Active Engineering Controls\rThe key is prevention in the form of active engineering controls that prevent items from falling in the first place. If there is no drop, there is no chance of being struck by a falling object. Other prevention mitigation solutions are expensive and tedious to install and remove, so tethering and container equipment are the best practice for these risks. You can see the challenges with other solutions:\r\rPPE\r\rHard hats, steel toe boots and other PPE minimize injury on specific body locations, but do not prevent a “struck-by”. If an object strikes someone on the shoulder rather than the head, it won't help. If the object is very heavy or tapered/sharp, it can defeat a hard hat. More needs to be done.\r\rAdmin Controls\r\rCreating barriers with caution tape or other means pushes workers and bystanders away from the at-risk location. However, it's no secret that a small deflection can propel an object outside an established perimeter causing injury or damage anyway. Again, preventing the drop from above is key.\r\rPassive Engineering Controls\r\rNetting and toe boards are expensive to install and remove, and can give a false sense of security. Items can still fall beyond these systems. In addition, toe boards promote poor housekeeping by encouraging individuals to leave tools and equipment on the platform. Actively tying off equipment is your best bet.