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At STC, we are committed to preserving human life by keeping people educated on all of the safety precautions they need to protect themselves. Since it is National Ladder Safety Month, there is no better time to share some information on fall protection training from our safety experts. Here is everything you need to know about fall protection training from STC:

Fall Protection and Ladder Safety are Essential

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of death at worksites? The truth is that these kinds of fatalities and injuries are highly preventable when all of your employees are well trained in fall protection. In 2010 alone, there were 226 fatalities caused by falls in the construction industry. These deaths account for more than one-third of the fatalities for the entire year. That’s why it is so crucial to educate your employees on the importance of fall protection and prevention.

Fall Protection Starts with the Right Equipment

As with any job, keeping yourself safe on ladders will require you to plan ahead. When in the planning phase of your project, it is crucial to determine what parts of the job will require workers to stand on ladders or scaffolding. When you know how far your employees will need to climb, you can ensure that you have the appropriate ladders for them to stay safe on the job.

Provide Fall Protection Training to All Employees

Whether your employees are life-long veterans of the industry or just starting out, they will all need to have completed fall protection training before climbing the ladder. You never know when things will start to go wrong on the job site, so you should prepare every employee to handle those situations professionally. When they have the right information and equipment, there is a much higher chance that they will come out of those situations unharmed.

No matter how you choose to keep your employees safe, STC is here to help you make safety simple. We are dedicated to providing Managed Safety Services, Safety Consulting Services and Instructor-Led Training to keep all of your employees safe on the job. Want to learn more about the importance of creating a strong safety culture? Check out our blog today!

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At STC, we are motivated to preserve human life through safety training and education. We believe that fall protection training is one of the most important lessons for any employee or employer to understand on the job site. Practicing proper fall protection can save the life of your business and employees. Here are the reasons why fall protection training is a priority:

Fall Protection is an Essential Safety Precaution

Slips and falls are not only one of the most dangerous accidents to happen on a job site, they are also one of the most common. In 2019, fall protection was the number one most cited OSHA violation, and they cause nearly 700 fatalities every year. Fall protection training can save your business and employees from the very real dangers of slips, trips and falls at the job site.

Fall Protection Training Can Save Lives

When employees and employers are trained on the dangers of falls and the necessary safety precautions to avoid them, safety at the workplace becomes a much simpler process. OSHA regulations require that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in most workplaces. Implementing proper fall protection is essential for many kinds of businesses.

Protecting Employees the Right Way

Implementing fall protection in your workplace is simple once you understand the basics. OSHA requires that every floor hole in which an employee can accidentally walk be covered by fall protection, as well as guard rails and toe-boards around every open-sided platform. Fall protection can also mean providing safeguards for employees working over dangerous machinery at any height.

No matter how you choose to satisfy these OSHA regulations, STC is here to help you make it simple with everything you need to keep your employees protected. We are here to help your business with managed safety services, onsite safety staffing, instructor-led trainings and much more. Want to learn more about how STC can help your business? Check out our blog today!

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