There are high numbers of injuries at work linked 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 workers before the chance for injury occurs. The third leading cause of death in the workplace is due to lack of right fall protection. This falls behind violence in the workplace and automobile accidents.
Fall-related accidents are the number one cause of death in the construction business. The possibility for fall accidents greatly increases based upon the type of work that is being done within your workplace. Therefore, being familiar with the unique hazards that are present in your work environment and in your work situation can help you tackle dangerous situations and prepare for them before they occur as well as help you avoid fall injuries and deaths.
It is a great idea for your business to encourage regular workplace training and to encourage fellow staff to follow the measures and to take them more seriously. Implementing an environment which encourages training and safety at all times can help you as well as your co-workers prevent predictable accidents.
An implemented regular safety program at work would help to prevent possible injuries, to be able to avoid potential safety related lawsuits, and to be able to prevent potential PR concerns for your business. Fostering respect and cooperation amongst your personnel and foremen, concerns can be prevented with worker unions. The best reward would be that you would prevent your staff paying with their lives and or serious health situations that might have been prevented if the right measures had been utilized.