This is a prime example of a worker who assumes they're being safe just because they have a safety harness on. Perhaps this is due to the employer or lack of training? Either way, it's important to remember that fall protection goes beyond just wearing a harness. Fall protection systems requires a full assessment of the site to ensure worker safety.OSHA has just reported (see previous post) the top ten violations of 2009. Fall protection ranked second on the list. These top ten violations have increased almost 30% over the same time period in 2008. The number of violations and worker deaths will only decrease once senior management has made a commitment to proceed with not only implementing a managed fall protection program but also a general safety program that prioritizes worker safety. Fall protection and safety awareness can lead management to recognize the need to provide tools that will lead towards sustainable long term results.
#2. Fall Protection– 6,771 violations
Any time a worker is at a height of four feet or more, the worker is at risk and needs to be protected. Fall protection must be provided at four feet in general industry, five feet in maritime and six feet in construction.
Company management must take responsibility, take control and ACT (A - assess the risks, C - consider the consequences, T - take action). It's not enough for management just to "consider" safety; they must act upon it and enforce it in their workplace in all facets of the business. Employees have to be aware of the safety program and be expected to follow all safety procedures.
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