Falls are a leading cause of deaths in the workplace but can always be avoided if all the correct safety precautions are taken.

Whilst the majority of falls occur in the construction industry, they do occur in other workplaces where people have been known to fall off roofs, ladders, through openings in floors or walls and from scaffolds.

If there is any possibility of your staff being exposed to the possibility of a dangerous or fatal fall then you need to provide training.

There are various health and safety procedures which must be followed with regards to supplying hand rails and guard rails and the wearing of hard hats, harnesses and other safety equipment.

A comprehensive training programme will teach you and your staff all about the correct health and safety procedures and equipment you need to utilise. It will also ensure all equipment is used correctly and any avoidable dangers are avoided.

Fall Protection Training should include:

Recognising Potential Workplace Hazards.

If you are responsible for safety in your workplace then you should carefully inspect all working areas and take note of any potential hazards. After deciding on potential risks you should try to minimise them as much as possible.

Fall Protection Training

All employees who use gall protection equipment should receive extensive training, Ensure that your staff understand how to use all safety equipment and have practiced using it. If your staff are using harnesses, Lanyards and other equipment they should receive training that qualifies them to inspect their equipment before they begin work. Training will also introduce them to working at height, which can be a very different experience from working at ground level.

Any fall protection training should also inform your staff about CE standards and test requirements and give staff an overview of legislation, regulations and codes of practice surrounding fall protection safety.

As well as the official training you and your staff should have, you need to encourage them to use their common sense and develop a strong sense of safety. It’s often when we let our guards down that accidents happen so encourage your staff to keep vigilant and always be aware of their own safety and the safety of those around them.