Fall is the major cause of deaths & serious accidents at
construction sites. With more higher buildings being constructed using more
exotic material like glass and composites, the workers working at the site of
tall buildings are at a increased risk of fall hazards. Thus, to decrease
this risk it is very important for all the industry which involves works that
is to be done from heights should take fall protection measures. To avoid
accidents fall prevention measures are very important.
If you're using new fall protection equipment, you have to spend
time with an expert to learn the hows and what’s of your snug harness. There are many kinds of fall protection equipment you can get
to make sure that safety is a priority in your company. And if you get
harnesses for your workers, you have to let them know how to use the equipment
- properly. One
of the main components of the fall prevention system comprises of the roof anchors systems, which are used to
lock the ropes and harnesses. The ropes and harnesses are used by workers
working at heights to protect them from the fall. A full body harness
provides support evenly over the shoulders, buttocks and thighs. This is
important because it provides the best support against injury because of this
distribution to the powerful parts of the body.
Safety ropes are carefully designed and made of enough strength
and durability to prevent a fall. At the same time, they are also given special
elasticity to absorb the sudden shock of the fall and hence they help in
avoiding injuries caused due the sudden impact of the fall. Workers should be
given some training on how to take precautions so as to avoid uncertainties. In
this way they can know better on how to take care of themselves and they can
also take care about the hazardous material that is used during the work. Fall arrest system is also used in
construction work; this is a device that allows an arrested fall when the
aerial lift or scaffold is able to withstand vertical and lateral loads caused
by an arrested fall. With this system, you must use a body harness instead of a
body belt.
Don't be one of the deaths or disabilities that
result from workplace falls every year. Follow the proper procedures for
working above the ground and do your OSHA required safety training. The more
you know the safer you will be!