Falls In The Workplace
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Understanding And Preventing Falls
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Author : Roger Haslam
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2005-11-01
Understanding And Preventing Falls written by Roger Haslam and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-11-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Readable and authoritative, Understanding and Preventing Falls provides a guide to the nature and extent of the problem of falls. Drawing on the latest research, the authors outline the combination of environmental factors that commonly lead to falls and explore how to prevent them. The case is made for a multifaceted approach to falls prevention,
Research And Practice For Fall Injury Control In The Workplace
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Author : Hongwei Hsiao
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Research And Practice For Fall Injury Control In The Workplace written by Hongwei Hsiao and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Falls (Accidents) categories.
"Falls represent a serious hazard to workers in many industries. Workers who perform tasks at elevation - workers in the construction, structural metal working, and tree trimming industries, for example - are at risk of falls from heights, with frequently grave or even fatal consequences. Many more workers, in nearly every industry, are subject to falls to floors, walkways or ground surfaces. These falls, characterized as fall on the same level, are responsible for well over half of nonfatal injuries that result in days away from work. The etiology of falls as injury-producing events is multi-factorial, and encompasses multiple mechanisms of exposure. Working at heights involves completely different fall risks than those found on workplace surfaces and floors. The different exposures represent serious safety risks in both cases, resulting in fatal and serious nonfatal injury. To address the various causes of multi-factorial events such as these, there needs to be wide-ranging and multidisciplinary injury-mitigation approaches provided to practitioners based on a wide variety of research methods. To advance our knowledge of occupational fall injuries, the International Conference on Fall Prevention and Protection (ICFPP), held in May of 2010, was convened to provide a forum for researchers from NIOSH, its stakeholders, and the community of fall-prevention specialists and experts to present research findings, recommendations and expert advice on the latest tools and methods to reduce the incidence of injury from falls. At the conference, a wide variety of research approaches and methods were presented, and these approaches reflected the multidisciplinary orientation of the different stakeholders in attendance, as well as the individual interests and expertise of participating researchers." - NIOSHTIC-2
Falls In The Workplace
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 200?
Falls In The Workplace written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 200? with Accidents categories.
Slip And Fall Prevention
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Author : Steven Di Pilla
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2003-06-26
Slip And Fall Prevention written by Steven Di Pilla and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06-26 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The average cost of a worker fall is $12,470, increasing to over $26,000 when lost production and other costs are factored in. At a profit margin of 10%, more than $250,000 of revenue needs to be generated to cover a single slip/fall loss. Costs are higher for falls sustained by the public. Slip and Fall Prevention: A Practical Handbook resp
Safety At Height
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Author : Natarajan Krishnamurthy
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2024-05-20
Safety At Height written by Natarajan Krishnamurthy and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-20 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Everybody climbs up or down for some reason or other. Many fall and get injured or, worse, end up killed all over the world, especially in their place of work. Why does it happen? Does it have to be so? Can it be managed better and, if so, how? This book addresses these questions in layman’s language, yet with sufficient technical detail to satisfy the more curious and challenge the more ambitious. In Safety at Height: A Holistic View of Fall Management, veteran author Natarajan Krishnamurthy shares his long research and consultancy experience on this subject to offer an overview of falls, methods to manage them, and practical techniques to ensure better safety. This book argues that deaths and major injuries from fall accidents can be prevented by stakeholders knowing more and following guidelines. It looks at the mechanics of falls, accidents in the workplace, and safeguards that can be put in place. Featuring exercises at the end of chapters to underpin learning, this title concludes with unusual fall situations. Through its pages, the reader will develop a good understanding of how to prevent falls across a variety of different real-life scenarios. This handy guide will be an ideal read for students, researchers, and professionals in occupational safety and health, human factors, and activities where slips, trips, and falls tend to occur.
Research And Practice For Fall Injury Control In The Workplace Proceedings Of International Conference On Fall Prevention And Protection
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Author : U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-10
Research And Practice For Fall Injury Control In The Workplace Proceedings Of International Conference On Fall Prevention And Protection written by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Falls represent a serious hazard to workers in many industries. Workers who perform tasks at elevation—workers in the construction, structural metal working, and tree trimming industries, for example—are at risk of falls from heights, with frequently grave or even fatal consequences. Many more workers, in nearly every industry, are subject to falls to floors, walkways or ground surfaces. These falls, characterized as fall on the same level, are responsible for well over half of nonfatal injuries that result in days away from work. The etiology of falls as injury-producing events is multi-factorial, and encompasses multiple mechanisms of exposure. Working at heights involves completely different fall risks than those found on workplace surfaces and floors. The different exposures represent serious safety risks in both cases, resulting in fatal and serious nonfatal injury. To address the various causes of multi-factorial events such as these, there needs to be wide-ranging and multidisciplinary injury-mitigation approaches provided to practitioners based on a wide variety of research methods. To advance our knowledge of occupational fall injuries, the International Conference on Fall Prevention and Protection (ICFPP), held in May of 2010, was convened to provide a forum for researchers from NIOSH, its stakeholders, and the community of fall-prevention specialists and experts to present research findings, recommendations and expert advice on the latest tools and methods to reduce the incidence of injury from falls. At the conference, a wide variety of research approaches and methods were presented, and these approaches reflected the multidisciplinary orientation of the different stakeholders in attendance, as well as the individual interests and expertise of participating researchers. This document represents a wealth of knowledge from experts and informed stakeholders on the best way to understand, prevent, and control fall-related risk exposures. It is anticipated that these presentations will serve to bring together the communities of interest that attempt to prevent and ameliorate fall-related injuries, and will spur efforts that will continue in the form of joint and supported research investigations, research consortia, and informed dialogue in support of a common goal. NIOSH hopes to continue to sponsor forums for the presentation of methods and findings related to occupational fall injury protection and prevention in the future.
Analysis Of Slips And Falls Among Workers At Workplace
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Author : Sharifah Aznee Said Ali @ Syed Ali
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Analysis Of Slips And Falls Among Workers At Workplace written by Sharifah Aznee Said Ali @ Syed Ali and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Industrial safety categories.
Occupational Safety And Health Slips Trips And Falls
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Author : Jim Rogers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Occupational Safety And Health Slips Trips And Falls written by Jim Rogers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with categories.
No workplace is immune from accidents. From worksites full of hazards like construction sites or warehouses, to seemingly benign places like your average office, accidents just happen. And while you may not spend your days worrying about slips, trips, or short falls, these are some of the most frequent injuries and can be serious enough to require medical attention and time off work. In this course, construction safety consultant Jim Rogers covers slips, trips, and falls, where they tend to occur, and their impact on the employee and the workplace. Jim provides an understanding of how both working conditions and physical structure of the jobsite can present hazards, and details policies, practices, and technology (such as personal protective equipment) that can limit the danger.
Occupational Falls In Non Construction Industries
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Author : Samuel House
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Occupational Falls In Non Construction Industries written by Samuel House and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
Background: Falls are the second leading cause of occupational injury and the second leading cause of occupational fatalities in the United States. An occupational fall can lead to a non-time loss injury, loss of work, disability, or in severe cases, death. These injuries can have dire effects on the lives of workers impacted, through loss of their livelihood or in some cases, their life. Indirect costs can also be felt by the affected worker's family and their workplace. Objectives: This study aims to determine the rate at which occupational fall-related injuries occur in non-construction industries in Washington State, and to determine best steps forward considering how these injuries might be reduced or prevented. Methods: Workers' compensation claims were identified in the Washington State Labor and Industries Industrial Insurance System for workers who have suffered a fall, as defined by Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System codes. The claims were then categorized based on the industry of their employer, as defined by the North American Industry Classification System codes to identify which industries had the highest rates of falls. The claims were described by occupation, industry, type of fall, source or cause of fall, injury types, and cost. Using these factors, trends in occupational falls and the associated injuries were investigated. Results: Agriculture, Medical, and Service industry sectors were found to be industries where prevention efforts would be best focused regarding occupational falls. Prevention efforts could also be focused using cost data, both total cost, and average cost. Prevention efforts may be best focused on injuries that result in severe injury to the worker requiring immediate hospitalization. Conclusions: Further research is needed to determine the characteristics of specific industry group fall injuries in order to better guide prevention efforts. This data is best served as a guiding document for selection of industry groups most in need of prevention efforts, especially those outside the already identified construction industries.
Step Safely
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: World Health Organization
Release Date : 2021-04-27
Step Safely written by and has been published by World Health Organization this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-27 with Medical categories.
Falls take the lives of 684 000 people each year. Beyond the death toll, 172 million more people experience disabilities arising from a fall each year. Falls are not only a significant global public health problem – they are a rapidly growing one. Fall-related deaths have risen far faster than any other type of injury over the last two decades. Many factors account for this increase – ageing populations and patterns of urbanization chief among them. The Step Safely technical package provides concrete recommendations for evidence-based strategies to prevent and manage falls for children and adolescents, workers, and older people. Among others, effective prevention measures include parenting programmes for low-income and marginalized families, stricter worker safety regulations, and strength and balance training for older people. Preventing falls can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals linked to health and well-being, decent work, and safe, inclusive cities. The global community should actively look for opportunities to reduce the growing harm, suffering and loss that result from falls.
