Regrettably, there are many workplace injuries connected 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 right measures in place, providing proper training and equipping personnel properly before the potential for injury happens. 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 accidents. There is more possibility for fall accidents depending upon the kinds of work being done within your workplace. Hence, being familiar with the unique risks which are present in your work environment and in your work situation could help you tackle dangerous situations and prepare for them before they happen as well as help you avoid fall injuries and deaths.
It is a good idea for your company to encourage regular workplace training and to encourage fellow employees to follow the precautions and to take them more seriously. Implementing a setting that encourages safety and training at all times could help you as well as your co-workers avoid predictable accidents.
Implementing and following a regular safety program at work could help to avoid any possible safety related lawsuits and avoid a PR crisis for you business. By encouraging respect and cooperation from your foremen and staff, issues can be avoided with workers' unions. The best reward would be that you will avoid your staff paying with their lives and or serious health situations that might have been prevented if the proper precautions had been utilized.