--- title: Construction Safety – Floor and Roof Openings - CCS Construction Staffing description: "Proactive preventive safety measures: * Safely covering an opening with a piece of plywood requires more than placing the material over the hole. * The hole should be covered and secured with a cover large and rigid enough to prevent failure and movement. * Holes should be marked with danger warnings. * Every employee on… Read More »" image: https://blog.staffccs.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/sss-1.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2019/10/15/construction-safety-floor-and-roof-openings#main) [![CCS-Logo](https://blog.staffccs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CCS-Logo.png?width=168&height=45&name=CCS-Logo.png)](https://www.staffccs.com/) - [Job Seekers](https://www.staffccs.com/job-seekers/) - [Contractors](https://www.staffccs.com/contractors/) - [Contact Us](https://www.staffccs.com/contact-us/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Job Seekers](https://www.staffccs.com/job-seekers/) - [Contractors](https://www.staffccs.com/contractors/) - [Contact Us](https://www.staffccs.com/contact-us/) - [Sign In](https://www.greenshadesonline.com/SSO/EmployeeAppBeta/#/login/carolinasconstruction) [Sign In](https://www.greenshadesonline.com/SSO/EmployeeAppBeta/#/login/carolinasconstruction) # Construction Safety – Floor and Roof Openings **Proactive preventive safety measures:** \* Safely covering an opening with a piece of plywood requires more than placing the material over the hole. \* The hole should be covered and secured with a cover large and rigid enough to prevent failure and movement. \* Holes should be marked with danger warnings. \* Every employee on the job should be warned about the hazard. \* Never leave an opening uncovered or unprotected. \* If covering a hole is impractical, guardrails shall be installed with toe boards. \* Floor or platform openings for ladders shall be guarded by standard railings and toe boards on all exposed sides, except at entrances to openings. The entrance must also be protected so that a person cannot walk directly into the opening.   [![](https://blog.staffccs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ass-1-4.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=ass-1-4.jpg)](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)   *Take all precautionary measures when working around openings and holes in floors and roofs!* all content from [Succeed Management](https://www.lossfreerx.com/Platform/Tools/Library.aspx) Post by [matttelmanik](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/author/matttelmanik) Oct 15, 2019 6:37:44 AM ### Related Articles ##### [![The Impact of Hurricanes on Labor and Supply Chains in Construction](https://blog.staffccs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blogoct9.png?width=520&height=294&name=blogoct9.png) Safety • Oct 9, 2024 5:49:38 AM The Impact of Hurricanes on Labor and Supply Chains in Construction 2 min read](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2024/10/09/hurricane-impact-construction-labor-supply-chains) ##### [![The Importance of Safety Protocols on Construction Sites](https://blog.staffccs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blogsep10.png?width=520&height=294&name=blogsep10.png) Safety • Sep 10, 2024 6:33:58 AM The Importance of Safety Protocols on Construction Sites 2 min read](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2024/09/10/the-importance-of-safety-protocols-on-construction-sites) ##### [![Enhancing Site Safety with Modern Construction Tools and Equipment](https://blog.staffccs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blogjune4.png?width=520&height=294&name=blogjune4.png) Safety • Jun 4, 2024 6:25:03 AM Enhancing Site Safety with Modern Construction Tools and Equipment 2 min read](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2024/06/04/enhancing-site-safety-with-modern-construction-tools-and-equipment) [![CCS-Logo](https://blog.staffccs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CCS-Logo.png?width=168&height=45&name=CCS-Logo.png)](https://www.staffccs.com/) 3600 N. 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