10,000 people are killed every year as a result of falls – 200,000 to 300,000 people are disabled
Fall Protection provides the information employees need to work safely when they are off the ground, and satisfies the major training requirements in the OSHA Standard on Fall Protection. Falls are the second leading cause of death each year in the United States (after traffic accidents)! Over . Eight-five percent of all falls that occur on the job result in lost work time.
Topics covered in this program:
Include the seriousness of fall hazards, types of environments where falls may occur, the fall protection plan, concentrating and keeping a clear head, the importance of housekeeping in preventing falls, measures that can be taken to protect against falls, protective equipment, and more.