Each year in the U.S., falls consistently account for the greatest number of fatalities in the construction industry. In 2004, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that 1,224 construction workers died on the job, with 36 percent of those fatalities resulting from falls. In addition, the cost of care for injuries related to falls is a financial burden for the entire construction industry. Causes and Prevention of Falls Events surrounding fall accidents often involve a number of factors, including unstable working surfaces, misuse of fall protection equipment, environmental factors, and human error. Studies have shown that the use of guardrail systems, fall arrest systems, safety nets, covers, and restraint and positioning device systems can prevent many deaths and injuries from falls. Course Purpose This course is designed to assist you in identifying, evaluating, preventing, and protecting your employees from the harmful results of exposure to fall hazards at your construction work sites.
Each year in the U.S., falls consistently account for the greatest number of fatalities in the construction industry. In 2004, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that 1,224 construction workers died on the job, with 36 percent of those fatalities resulting from falls. In addition, the cost of care for injuries related to falls is a financial burden for the entire construction industry.
Causes and Prevention of Falls Events surrounding fall accidents often involve a number of factors, including unstable working surfaces, misuse of fall protection equipment, environmental factors, and human error. Studies have shown that the use of guardrail systems, fall arrest systems, safety nets, covers, and restraint and positioning device systems can prevent many deaths and injuries from falls.
Course Purpose This course is designed to assist you in identifying, evaluating, preventing, and protecting your employees from the harmful results of exposure to fall hazards at your construction work sites.
The goal of this program is to inform students of the necessary safe work practices and regulations designed to prevent injuries and death due to falls while working on elevated surfaces. Course Overview This compact and direct course addresses the issues and fall protection systems immediately relevant to workers on site. Participants are expected to know how to properly put on a harness and connect to and utilize site-specific installed fall protection systems. Learning Outcomes Upon completion, participants will be acquainted with: The need for fall protection. Traditional fall protection methods such as handrails and guardrails. Fall restraint systems. Fall arrest systems, including anchors, body support, and connecting components. The importance of a rescue plan.
Construction Managers, Building Contractors, Safety Supervisors, Building Inspectors, Training Managers, and Industrial Hygienists.
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