Unfortunately, there are many workplace injuries associated to falling and a high volume of fall-related deaths reported each and every year. Many of these instances could have been prevented by having proper measures in place, offering right training and equipping workers properly 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 violence in the workplace and automobile accidents.
The number one reason of death within the construction business come from fall-related incidents. There is more potential for fall accidents depending on the kinds of work being performed in your workplace. Thus, knowing the unique risks which are present in your work environment and in your work situation could help you tackle dangerous situations and be ready for them before they take place as well as help you avoid fall injuries and deaths.
It is a good idea for your business to encourage regular workplace training and to encourage fellow employees to follow the measures and to take them more seriously. Implementing a setting that encourages training and safety at all times can help you and your co-workers prevent unavoidable accidents.
Implementing and following a regular safety program at work can help in order to avoid any potential safety related lawsuits and avoid a PR crisis for you company. By encouraging respect and cooperation from your foremen and personnel, problems can be prevented with workers' unions. The best reward would be that you would prevent your personnel paying with their lives and or serious health situations that may have been prevented if the proper measures had been utilized.