There are many injuries at work associated to falling and lots of fall-related deaths reported each and every year. Nearly all of these instances could have been avoided with better training, better measures in place, and by properly equipping staff before the potential for injury occurs. The third leading reason of death in the workplace is due to lack of right fall protection. This falls behind violence in the workplace and automobile accidents.
The number one reason of death in the construction trade come from fall-related incidents. There is more possibility for fall accidents depending upon the types of work being carried out in your workplace. Thus, knowing the unique risks that are present within your work environment and in your work situation can help you deal with dangerous situations and prepare for them before they take place as well as help you prevent fall injuries and deaths.
It is a great idea for your company to encourage regular workplace training and to encourage fellow employees 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 unavoidable accidents.
An implemented regular safety program at work will help so as to avoid possible injuries, to avoid potential safety related lawsuits, and to prevent possible PR problems for your business. Fostering respect and cooperation amongst your workers and foremen, concerns can be avoided with worker unions. The best reward would be that you would avoid your personnel paying with their lives and or serious health situations which could have been prevented if the right precautions had been used.