
Sadly, there is a large number of workplace injuries linked to falling and a high volume of fall-related deaths reported each year. A lot of these instances might have been avoided by having proper measures in place, providing right training and equipping employees correctly before the potential for injury occurs. The third leading cause of death in the workplace is because of lack of correct fall protection. This falls behind violence in the workplace and automobile accidents.
The number one cause of death in the construction industry come from fall-related accidents. There is more potential for fall incidents depending on the types of work being performed within your workplace. Thus, being familiar with the unique dangers which exist in your work environment and in your work situation can help you deal with dangerous situations and be ready for them before they take place as well as help you prevent 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 an environment that encourages training and safety at all times could help you and your co-workers prevent unavoidable accidents.
An implemented regular safety program at work would help in order to prevent potential injuries, to prevent possible safety related lawsuits, and to be able to avoid potential PR issues for your company. Fostering respect and cooperation among your staff and foremen, problems can be avoided with worker unions. The best reward would be that you would prevent your employees paying with their lives and or serious health situations that could have been avoided if the correct precautions had been utilized.