There are high numbers of injuries at work related to falling and large amount of fall-related deaths reported each and every year. Most of these instances could have been prevented with better training, better measures in place, and by properly equipping personnel before the possibility for injury takes place. The third leading reason of death in the workplace is due to lack of correct fall protection. This falls behind automobile accidents and violence in the workplace.
The number one cause of death in the construction industry come from fall-related incidents. There is more potential for fall accidents depending upon the types of work being performed in your workplace. Therefore, being familiar with the unique risks which are present in your work atmosphere and in your work situation can help you address hazardous situations and prepare for them prior to they occur as well as help you avoid fall injuries and deaths.
It is helpful to encourage a regular training system at your office and encourage many workers to follow the safety measures 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 expected accidents.
Implementing and following a regular safety program at work can help to be able to avoid whatever probable safety related lawsuits and prevent a PR crisis for you company. By encouraging respect and cooperation from your foremen and workers, problems can be avoided with workers' unions. The best reward would be that you would prevent your employees paying with their lives and or serious health situations which may have been prevented if the correct measures had been used.