Fall Safety Standards

Fall Safety Standards

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Five Ways to Protect Your Employees Today



In the previous post, we mentioned that fall protection is a crucial part of your worker safety operations. There are over 200 deaths that take place each year from falls. Many more sustain injuries. In fact, there are over 100,000 cases of injuries from falls each year. Therefore, roof fall protection systems are essential for any construction site. However, these are not the only way to protect your employees. Here are four other things to consider to keep your workplace safe for workers and bystanders:

Invest in Quality Personal Protection Equipment: Personal Protection Equipment includes eye protection gear, noise protection gear, gloves, boots, reflection clothing, and more. Assess the potential risks to get a better understanding of which equipment is necessary for the job.

Keep the Site Clean: Falls, minor cuts and scrapes and more can be caused by unkempt sites. There are a wide variety of potential hazards on a construction site, including broken glass, equipment on the floor and fallen debris. Take charge of cleaning these things as soon as possible.

Keep First Aid on Hand: If something does occur, make sure to have the proper first aid materials on hand. A mandatory CPR training course might be a good idea as well.

Open Your Attitude to Safety: Don't let an accident change your attitude towards safety. It's better to be proactive against possible threats, and have a positive attitude towards safety and training to keep your workplace safety.

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