• Install full-height barriers or landing doors at every lift shaft opening at every level
• Secure and clearly mark any temporary covers over shaft openings as void protection
• Use a permit system to control removal of any shaft barrier or landing door
• Provide fall arrest equipment for workers carrying out tasks inside the lift shaft
• Keep the shaft pit clean, dry, and free from debris and fallen materials
• Install adequate temporary lighting inside the shaft for all work activities
• Use a debris net or toe board system to prevent materials falling down the shaft
• Inspect shaft protection at every level at the start of each shift
• Brief all trades working near the shaft on the specific fall hazards and rules
• Reinstate barriers immediately after any temporary removal for material transfer

• DON'T leave any lift shaft opening unprotected at any floor level, even briefly
• DON'T remove landing doors or barriers without a permit and immediate replacement plan
• DON'T lean into or reach through lift shaft openings without fall arrest equipment
• DON'T drop or throw materials down the lift shaft under any circumstances
• DON'T use the lift shaft as a waste chute or material storage area
• DON'T work inside the shaft without fall protection and adequate lighting
• DON'T store materials at the shaft opening edge where they could fall in
• DON'T allow the shaft pit to accumulate water, debris, or fallen objects
• DON'T assume protection at your level is in place — check it personally before working
• DON'T enter the shaft pit without confirming it is clear and safe from above

See also: Working Over Voids and Openings | Falls From Height Awareness