According to OSHA, in 2004, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that 1,224 construction workers died on the job. Thirty six percent of those fatalities resulting from falls. Events surrounding these types of accidents often involve a number of factors, including unstable working surfaces, misuse of fall protection equipment, and human error. Studies have shown that the use of guardrails, fall arrest systems, safety nets, covers, and travel restriction systems can prevent many deaths and injuries from falls. In the construction industry, falls are the leading cause of death with an average of about 360 fatalities each year and the amount of these are on the rise.
The importance of protecting workers is more important than ever. Misuse of portable ladders, improper erection of scaffolding, unprotected sides, open walls and holes in floors, and unprotected rebar are the major contributors to the fall statistics. It is important that safety and health programs contain provisions to protect workers from falls on the job.
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