Importance of Fall Protection Systems

1. Importance of Fall Protection Systems Fall protection systems are important as falls are considered to be among the most common causes of work related injuries and deaths in factories and other industries. Employers must implement proper work place fall protection systems to prevent employees from falling off of elevated work stations, overhead platforms, or into holes in the floor and walls. According to OSHA guidelines fall protection should be provided when there is an elevation of at least four feet in work places. It suggest that the use of fall protection equipment is mandatory regardless of the fall distance. In addition to fall protection aids, there are certain other guidelines that should be followed like: Providing working conditions that are free of any known dangers. Keeping the floors in work areas in a clean and in a dry condition to avoid slipping of employees. Selecting and providing required personal protective equipment at zero cost to workers. Proper training of workers about the job hazards they will face in the work place.

2. It is the responsibility of the employers to provide safe and healthy workplaces for their employees. OSHO’s rules and guidelines helps to check whether these conditions are followed in the workplaces. When the fall protection system are not in place, work related accidents might happen and hence job safety should be given a priority. The work place should always be safe for its employees. There should be proper systems which will prevent the falling off workers from elevated spaces or in to dangerous situations. Dutest Industries supplies lifting and fall protection equipment like overhead cranes, hoists, fall arrester blocks, full body harness etc. They offer a wide variety of lifting options and provides their customers with turnkey solutions. They value their customers and ensures that you are able to maintain a safe environment.