Every year, fall protection is among the most discussed topics in workplace safety. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that in 2009, 605 workers were killed and an estimated 212,760 were seriously injured by falls. Fall injuries also create a considerable financial burden. The workers’ compensation and medical costs associated with occupational fall incidents total around $70 billion annually in the United States. The evidence is overwhelming, and every organization that has workers at risk of falls should develop a fall protection program.
By asking two basic questions, you can significantly simplify the process of implementing a program: