Fall Protection Guidelines For Construction Sites

Falls have been the leading cause of death on construction sites for many years now.  Regardless of the focus placed on this epidemic from small, residential projects to large commercial structures, people continue to add to the fatal fall statistics.  Sometimes this is the result of a well-trained and properly equipped worker not doing what they were supposed to do, but more often than not, it’s a result of a lack of planning.  For seasoned construction professionals, fall hazards should come as no surprise, but, just in case they do, let’s review where you may encounter them – from the ground up.

The following article from Simplified Safety will help lead you through and make you more aware of your particular job site.
http://simplifiedsafety.com/blog/construction-site-fall-protection-guide/

 

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Terry Smeader

Distributor of Nomex, Flame Resistant Safety Clothing and Arc Flash Protection.

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