Falls in the Workplace
Every year there are numerous accidents involving falls in the workplace – some of these accidents result in severe injuries. In
the worst cases they result in fatalities. In order to reduce the number of fall type accidents at work we need a fundamental understanding of all types of ‘falling’ accidents and their causes.
the worst cases they result in fatalities. In order to reduce the number of fall type accidents at work we need a fundamental understanding of all types of ‘falling’ accidents and their causes.
This program covers:
* The Concept of Falls – explores the range and scope of
falls in the workplace. In many instances people only think
about falls from heights but as this program shows there
are a large number of ways that people can receive injuries
from falls.
* Why Falls Occur in the Workplace – identifies the
fundamental reasons why falls occur in the workplace.
* How to Prevent Falls from Heights – looks at the steps that
are required to ensure a person’s safety when working at
heights.
* Control Measures – looks at a large range of control
measures that can be used to prevent falls in the
workplace. It also looks at ways of preventing injuries
should a fall occur.
Preventing falls in the workplace is a relatively straightforward process. If employees adhere to the organisation’s safety rules
and procedures and they follow the guidelines in this program then the risk of falls in the workplace will be greatly reduced.
and procedures and they follow the guidelines in this program then the risk of falls in the workplace will be greatly reduced.
RUNNING TIME: 11:30 Minutes
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