
There are many injuries at work related to falling and lots of fall-related deaths reported each year. Nearly all of these instances could have been prevented with better training, better precautions in place, and by properly equipping staff before the potential for injury occurs. The third leading cause of death in the workplace is because of lack of proper fall protection. This falls behind automobile accidents and violence in the workplace.
Fall-related incidents are the number one cause of death within the construction business. The possibility for fall accidents really increases based on the kind of work that is being accomplished within your workplace. Thus, being familiar with the unique dangers which are present within your work environment and in your work situation could help you address dangerous situations and prepare for them prior to they occur as well as help you avoid fall injuries and deaths.
It is a good idea for your company to encourage regular workplace training and to encourage fellow workers to follow the precautions and to take them more seriously. Implementing a setting that encourages safety and training at all times can help you as well as your co-workers avoid predictable accidents.
Implementing and following a regular safety program at work could help to avoid any potential safety related lawsuits and avoid a PR crisis for you business. By encouraging cooperation and respect from your foremen and employees, issues can be avoided with workers' unions. The best reward would be that you would avoid your workers paying with their lives and or serious health situations which could have been avoided if the correct measures had been utilized.