Controlling the risk of falls in a construction project involves several key steps, including:

1. Identify potential fall hazards: The first step is to identify the areas where falls are likely to occur. This may involve reviewing building plans, identifying open edges, and assessing elevated work areas.
2. Implement engineering controls: Engineering controls, such as installing guardrails, safety nets, and scaffolds, should be used to prevent falls. This may involve the use of anchor points and safety harnesses to provide fall protection for workers working at heights.
3. Provide personal protective equipment (PPE): Workers should be provided with PPE, such as safety harnesses and hard hats, to protect against falls. PPE should be appropriate for the specific hazard and level of exposure.
4. Develop safe work procedures: Safe work procedures should be developed for working at heights. This may involve developing procedures for using ladders, scaffolds, and other elevated work platforms, as well as procedures for accessing elevated work areas.
5. Provide training: Workers should be trained on the hazards associated with working at heights, how to use PPE, and the safe work procedures that have been developed. Training should be provided to all workers who may be exposed to fall hazards.
6. Monitor and review: Regular monitoring and review should be conducted to ensure that the controls that have been put in place are effective in controlling fall hazards.
7. Emergency response plan: An emergency response plan should be developed in case of fall incidents, such as workers falling from heights. Workers should be trained on the plan and it should be regularly reviewed and updated as needed.

Overall, controlling the risk of falls in a construction project requires a comprehensive approach that includes hazard identification, engineering controls, PPE, safe work procedures, training, monitoring, and emergency planning.