
Regrettably, there is a large number of workplace injuries connected to falling and a high volume of fall-related deaths reported each year. Many of these instances could have been avoided by having right precautions in place, providing right training and equipping employees right before the chance for injury happens. The third leading cause of death in the workplace is because of lack of right fall protection. This falls behind violence in the workplace and automobile accidents.
Fall-related incidents are the number one cause of death within the construction trade. The potential for fall accidents greatly increases based on the kind of work which is being done within your workplace. So, knowing the unique risks which exist within your work environment and in your work situation could help you address dangerous situations and prepare for them before they happen as well as help you prevent fall injuries and deaths.
It is a great idea for your company 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 safety and training at all times can help you as well as your co-workers avoid predictable accidents.
An implemented regular safety program at work will help to be able to prevent possible injuries, in order to avoid potential safety related lawsuits, and in order to prevent potential PR issues for your company. Fostering cooperation and respect amongst your employees 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 may have been avoided if the correct measures had been utilized.