One of the main causes of work accidents, serious and fatal, is due to events involving employees that fall off the most different levels. The risk of falling when working at height exists in various branches of activities and in various types of tasks, so we have three important points that must be followed for better worker safety.
Planning: Performing good analysis of adverse events makes it possible to understand the risks, solve problems, and protect people. Thus, investigating the risks involved in performing work at height and proposing preventive measures for them is fundamental to minimize accidents, and consequently to preserve the integrity of the workers’ health. For example, creating a plan to identify and elliminate the risks of violations and the likelihood of workers falling, as well as a way to inspect your workplace for fall risk. Remember, it is important to give users the opportunity to participate in creating work plans.
Prevent: Create standard operating procedures and safe work practices that can eliminate the risk of falling. For you and your company, as well as everyone involved, preventing or eliminating the risk of falling is the best option.
Protect: Always use fall protection equipment in situations where the risk exists; the plan is to protect the worker against workplace accidents regardless of the degree of probability. Therefore, investigating the risks involved in working at height and proposing preventive measures for them is fundamental for minimizing accidents and consequently for preserving the integrity and health of employees.
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