There are high numbers of injuries at work associated to falling and large amount of fall-related deaths reported each year. Nearly all of these instances could have been avoided with better training, better precautions in place, and by correctly equipping workers before the chance for injury occurs. The third leading cause of death in the workplace is due to lack of proper fall protection. This falls behind automobile accidents and violence in the workplace.
The number one reason of death in the construction business come from fall-related incidents. There is more possibility for fall accidents depending on the types of work being carried out in your workplace. So, knowing the unique hazards which exist in your work atmosphere and in your work situation can help you address hazardous situations and prepare for them before they take place as well as help you avoid fall injuries and deaths.
It is a good idea for your business to encourage regular workplace training and to encourage fellow workers to follow the precautions and to take them more seriously. Implementing a setting that encourages safety and training at all times could help you and your co-workers prevent expected accidents.
An implemented regular safety program at work will help in order to prevent potential injuries, in order to prevent possible safety related lawsuits, and in order to prevent potential PR issues for your company. Fostering respect and cooperation amongst your staff and foremen, concerns could be prevented with worker unions. The best reward will be that you would prevent your personnel paying with their lives and or serious health situations which may have been avoided if the correct measures had been utilized.