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FALL
INJURIES COST EVERYONE! |
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Every day 80 people are injured
from falls at work.
On average, each injury results
in 4 weeks of lost time.
For
2006, there were 3.9 million reported nonfatal occupational injuries.
Cases
requiring days away from work in private industry reached 1.2 million in
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Do
you know what your legal obligations are?
Not
complying with the law can result in injuries, illnesses and
deaths as well as:
Compliance and stop work
orders
Prosecution
Fines
Imprisonment
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HOW DOES YOUR WORKPLACE
STACK UP FOR FALL PREVENTION?
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Is
equipment such as ladders, scaffolds, bucket lifts, in good condition
and used properly?
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Is
lighting adequate so workers can see clearly?
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Are
good housekeeping standards set and followed?
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Are
snow, ice, and liquids on walking and working surfaces promptly
cleared/cleaned?
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Are
workers and supervisors trained before work starts?
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Are
written job procedures available to, understood, and followed by
workers?
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Is
required personal protective equipment (e.g., appropriate footwear) in
good condition?
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Are
incidents and injuries investigated to find and eliminate the cause?
If
you are unsure or answered "NO" to any of the questions above,
our health and safety training can help you
protect your organization, contain safety risks, and reduce costs. Workplace
safety
training can affect your bottom line by saving money on Workers
Compensation premiums and preventing OSHA fines.
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The Top 10 OSHA
Violations |
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Scaffolding |
| 2. Hazard
Communication |
| 3. Fall
Protection |
| 4.
Respiratory Protection |
| 5. Lockout/Tagout |
| 6. Forklift
Hazards |
| 7. Electrical
Wiring |
| 8. Machine
Guarding |
| 9. Ladders |
| 10. Electrical
General |
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