
There are high numbers of injuries at work associated to falling and a lot of fall-related deaths reported every year. Most of these instances could have been avoided with better training, better precautions in place, and by correctly equipping staff before the possibility for injury occurs. The third leading reason 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 cause of death within the construction industry come from fall-related accidents. There is more possibility for fall incidents depending on the kinds of work being done in your workplace. Therefore, knowing the unique dangers which exist in your work atmosphere and in your work situation can help you address dangerous situations and be ready for them before they take place as well as help you prevent fall injuries and deaths.
It is helpful to encourage a regular training system at your workplace and encourage many employees to follow the safety measures and take them seriously. Implementing a setting which encourages training and safety at all times could help you and your co-workers prevent unavoidable accidents.
An implemented regular safety program at work would help to avoid future injuries, to be able to avoid potential safety related lawsuits, and to be able to avoid potential PR concerns for your business. Fostering respect and cooperation amongst your staff and foremen, concerns could be prevented with worker unions. The best reward would be that you will prevent your employees paying with their lives and or serious health situations that may have been prevented if the proper precautions had been utilized.