Falls: Best Practices

From February 2005, but we have had many falls recently, maybe not exactly like this, but we need to think about what we do. Attached is a one page flyer that we prepared concerning the serious fall of person. We want to get this out to the mines so that they are aware of this type of accident. Click here for this important flyer containing the details of a serious fall.

Remeber Best Practices:

• Protect accessible floor openings with substantial railings or barriers to prevent falls of persons.
• Establish procedures and train personnel in procedures for removing, protecting, and replacing flooring during construction or maintenance.
• Always use fall protection equipment, safety belts and lines, when working near openings where there is a danger of falling.
• Each job should be thoroughly analyzed for hazardous conditions/practices and safe work procedures should be implemented and communicated between all workers involved.