
There are many injuries at work linked 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 correctly equipping workers before the possibility for injury takes place. 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.
The number one cause of death in the construction industry come from fall-related incidents. There is more chance for fall incidents depending on the types of work being done in your workplace. Thus, being familiar with the unique risks that exist within your work atmosphere and in your work situation can help you deal with dangerous situations and be ready for them before they occur as well as help you prevent 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 precautions and to take them more seriously. Implementing an environment that encourages safety and training at all times could help you as well as your co-workers prevent unavoidable accidents.
Implementing and following a regular safety program at work could help in order to prevent any probable safety related lawsuits and prevent a PR crisis for you company. By encouraging cooperation and respect from your foremen and staff, issues could be avoided with workers' unions. The best reward would be that you will prevent your staff paying with their lives and or serious health situations which could have been prevented if the correct measures had been used.