Workplace Accident and Fall Protection Equipment
While it is common knowledge that companies have legal obligations to create a safe workplace for their employees, few individuals know the specifics of these standards. If an accident occurs on the job, the employer may be responsible for paying damages to any employees who were hurt. Falls from heights are a leading source of reported workplace injuries in the construction industry. When people fall from channels, structures, or other high places, they put themselves at risk for serious injury. The severity of the person’s injuries will increase with the elevated position of the building from which they fell. Even while accidents involving falls from height can be the result of natural disasters, human mistake, or unsteady constructions, it is still the responsibility of employers to ensure the safety of their employees. Employers are often obligated by safety rules to inspect the stability of any platforms, walkways, or other areas where employees will be forced to stand or cr...