Have you injured yourself at work? File a personal injury claim today! If you lose time to work that is money lost to you. If you have suffered pain and suffering because of someone else’s negligence, they should pay for it. According to the CDC, there were 828 fatalities in the construction industry in 2013. Out of these, 291 were falls. In 2008, 411 workers in the manufacturing sector died from occupational injuries. The leading causes of death were:
- 116 were caused by contact with equipment and objects
- 104 were transportation incidents
- 58 were falls
As per a report released by the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration, 15% of all accidental deaths are caused by slips, trips, and falls. This type of accident is second to motor vehicles as a cause of death in the United States.
Tips to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls
According to the OSHA, slips, trips, and falls can be prevented and this can help in saving many lives. This can be achieved in a few simple ways.
Plan, Train, and Provide
The first step for employers to ensure the safety of their workers is to have a proper safety plan. For example, in construction, many tasks are done or performed on elevated levels. Due to this, projects should be properly planned. Employers need to decide how different tasks will be completed and what type of equipment is required to ensure that all tasks are performed safely. Second, employers need to provide the right equipment to each worker. These include ladders, scaffolds, PFAS (Personal Fall Arrest Systems) and other tools. Because each task is unique, workers will require different types of tools each time. This clearly connects to the planning stage, where employers need to find out what these equipment and tools are. Finally, employers should make sure that every worker is properly trained. They should know how to use every piece of equipment in the safest way. They should also be able to perform risk assessments and recognize the different hazards that come with their job.
Understand Contributing Factors
There are always contributing factors to various accidents, including slips, trips, and falls. It is crucial to be aware and understand these contributing factors as it can help in reducing the occurrences of accidents and injury. Poor housekeeping, poor lighting and human behavior are some of the main factors that contribute to slips, trips and falls. It is crucial to make sure that all equipment and tools and other objects and debris are kept in proper places to ensure a clutter-free work environment. Workers should also be careful and keep distractions away so that they do not miss any hazards. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip, trip, or fall accident at work, you should immediately contact the reliable and experienced personal injury attorneys at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff of RMFW Law at 212-344-1000.
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