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through safety training. Determine the type of training according to whichever fall hazards have been identifified and require the fifinancial and time commitment for this level of safety education.
Regular Clearing of Walkways
This may be an obvious point. However, the walkways in work environments must be always cleared of clutter and tripping hazards like electrical cords. What isn’t as obvious is committing to this practice and making it a habit within the workplace, incorporating it into daily tasks and rou- tines.
Fall Protection Technology
In addition to safety practices, employ- ees can be equipped with fall detection apps5 and wearables which can request immediate emergency help if the worker experiences an injury. In real time, fall pro- tection devices will detect a dangerous im- pact and get help to the worker’s location as quickly as possible.
Provide Proper Footwear
Employees can also be provided with prop-
ard assessment.
Develop Fall Protection Plan
Overarching all of this can be a fall protec- tion plan, which outlines all of the proce- dures and policies that can help employees reduce the number of fall hazards in the workplace. OSHA has developed a template for a Fall Protection Plan7 that “must be de- veloped and evaluated on a site-by-site ba- sis.” Additionally, “it is recommended that builders discuss the written Fall Protection Plan with their OSHA Area Office prior to going on a jobsite.”
Be Prepared
No matter what, fall hazards are going to exist in the workplace and on worksites.
However, employees can be prepared for the hazards and aware that they exist as well as what can be done now to prevent someone from spraining a limb at work or much worse.
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