
There are high numbers of injuries at work linked to falling and lots of fall-related deaths reported every year. Most of these instances could have been avoided with better training, better precautions in place, and by properly equipping staff 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 violence in the workplace and automobile accidents.
The number one cause of death within the construction industry come from fall-related accidents. There is more potential for fall accidents depending upon the types of work being performed within your workplace. So, knowing the unique risks that are present within your work environment and in your work situation could help you deal with dangerous situations and prepare for them prior to they happen as well as help you avoid fall injuries and deaths.
It is helpful to encourage a regular training system at your workplace and encourage other workers to follow the safety precautions and take them seriously. Implementing a setting which encourages training and safety at all times can help you as well as your co-workers avoid unavoidable accidents.
An implemented regular safety program at work would help to be able to avoid possible injuries, to avoid potential safety related lawsuits, and so as to avoid possible PR problems for your business. Fostering cooperation and respect among your employees and foremen, issues could be avoided with worker unions. The best reward will be that you will avoid your personnel paying with their lives and or serious health situations that could have been prevented if the correct precautions had been used.