There are many injuries at work connected to falling and a lot of fall-related deaths reported each and every year. The majority of these instances could have been prevented with better training, better precautions in place, and by properly equipping personnel before the potential for injury occurs. The third leading cause of death in the workplace is due to lack of right fall protection. This falls behind automobile accidents and violence in the workplace.
The number one reason of death in the construction industry come from fall-related incidents. There is more chance for fall incidents depending upon the types of work being done in your workplace. So, knowing the unique dangers which are present within your work atmosphere and in your work situation could help you tackle hazardous situations and be ready for them before they occur as well as help you prevent fall injuries and deaths.
It is helpful to encourage a regular training system at your office and encourage other staff to follow the safety precautions and take them seriously. Implementing a setting that encourages safety and training at all times can help you as well as your co-workers prevent expected accidents.
An implemented regular safety program at work would help to avoid possible injuries, in order to avoid potential safety related lawsuits, and in order to prevent possible PR problems for your business. Fostering cooperation and respect among your personnel and foremen, issues can be prevented with worker unions. The best reward will be that you would prevent your workers paying with their lives and or serious health situations that could have been prevented if the proper precautions had been used.