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Scott Weller presents: Construction Site Hazards – Falls

Falls are the leading killer in the construction industry. From 1980 – 1995, there were 8102 deaths caused by falls from elevations. That’s an average of 540 deaths per year. It is stats like these that have forced governments to become more strict in regards to fall protection requirements.

As of January 1, 1998, an employer must ensure walking or working surfaces are strong enough to support the weight being placed on them. As well, the employer is responsible for:

• Walking or working areas with an unprotected edge or side where a worker may be exposed to a fall of over 6 feet; must have a guardrail system in place or a fall arrest system.
• Employees must also be protected from falling or tripping, into or through holes or skylights by the systems mentioned above or by secure covers.
• Hole or skylight covers must protect workers from falling objects as well.

DON’T BECOME A ‘FALL’ STATISTIC! LEARN ALL YOU CAN ABOUT PREVENTION AND ALWAYS USE FALL PROTECTION GEAR.

BLUE COLLAR BEGONE BACKTALK

It is possible to go through life without falling. Create your own virtual fall arrest system. Surround yourself with a support harness of people who will remain positive and supportive. Use the proper lanyard which will allow you to venture out and get work done but will prevent you from treading into dangerous areas and make sure to always regularly inspect your equipment. The worker or person is only as good as the tools the have at their disposal. When it’s required, trade in that old tattered harness which is no longer helping you for one that will help you reach the top safely!

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To avoid this Construction Site Hazards – Accident Investigation completely; check out this video!  Don’t become another statistic – Blue Collar Begone!

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