1 Why is fall protection important?
Prevention
Virtually all fall-related losses are preventable!
In addition to the lost lives and injuries caused by falls, businesses lose millions of dollars each year from significant increases in workers’ compensation premiums, fines, lost productivity and other related expenses. Business reputation can suffer. Following correct fall protection practices not only saves lives and reduces injuries, but also saves money and makes good business sense.
Fact
In Canada over 42,000 workers get injured annually due to fall incidents. The majority (67%) of falls happen on the same level resulting from slips and trips. The remaining 30% are falls from a height.[1]
Fact
In the U.S.A, in 2018, fatal falls accounted for 320 deaths in construction. Falls from roofs were main cause of death for workers under 44. Falls from ladders were the main source of falls for workers over 55.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020)). Infographics for the national campaign to prevent construction falls. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/construction/infographics.html[/footnote
- Government of Canada, C. C. for O. H. and S. (2022). Prevention of slips, trips and falls : OSH answers. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Retrieved from https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/falls.html ↵