Unfortunately, there are many workplace injuries linked to falling and a high volume of fall-related deaths reported each and every year. Many of these instances might have been prevented by having proper measures in place, offering proper training and equipping workers right before the potential for injury occurs. The third leading reason of death in the workplace is because of lack of right fall protection. This falls behind automobile accidents and violence in the workplace.
The number one cause of death in the construction trade come from fall-related incidents. There is more potential for fall accidents depending on the kinds of work being done within your workplace. Therefore, being familiar with the unique risks which are present in your work atmosphere and in your work situation could help you tackle dangerous situations and prepare for them prior to they happen as well as help you avoid fall injuries and deaths.
It is a great idea for your business to encourage regular workplace training and to encourage fellow workers to follow the precautions and to take them more seriously. Implementing an environment that encourages safety and training at all times can help you as well as your co-workers avoid unavoidable accidents.
Implementing and following a regular safety program at work could help to be able to prevent any probable safety related lawsuits and avoid a PR crisis for you company. By encouraging cooperation and respect from your foremen and workers, concerns can be avoided with workers' unions. The best reward would be that you will prevent your personnel paying with their lives and or serious health situations that may have been prevented if the proper measures had been used.