TOPIC 7B FALLING HAZARDS

1
TOPIC 7b : FALLING HAZARDS

.
TOPIC 7B FALLING HAZARDS
2
OBJECTIVES: FALLING HAZARDS

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

1. Analyze the causes of fall hazards at workplace;

2. Explain the types of fall at workplace;

3. Discuss protective equipment which can be used at the workplace;

4. Evaluate the programs for the prevention of workplace falls.
.
TOPIC 7B FALLING HAZARDS
3
.
8.1 Causes of Falls
8.1.1 A Foreign Object on the Walking Surface
8.1.2 A Design Flaw in the Walking Surface
8.1.3 Slippery Surfaces
8.1.4 An Individual's Impaired Physical Condition
8.2 Kinds of Fall
8.3 Protection from Falling Objects
8.3.1 Head Protection
8.3.2 Eye and Face Protection
8.3.3 Foot Protection
8.4 Lifting Hazards
8.5 Fall Prevention Program
Summary

TABLE OF CONTENT : FALLING HAZARDS
TOPIC 7B FALLING HAZARDS
4
INTRODUCTION
.
Imagine walking in the middle of a city.

Look around you. Can you see many high-rise buildings?

Have you ever imagined how dreadful it would be if you fall
from the top of such a building?

Can you imagine the fear felt by the construction workers
who built these tall buildings?
TOPIC 7B FALLING HAZARDS
5
INTRODUCTION
.
According to the statistics of the US Labour Department,
accidental falls at the workplace cause the highest number of
fatalities in the construction sector. Every year, about 150 to
200 workers may sacrifice their lives, while more than 100,000
may be injured, due to falls at construction sites.
TOPIC 7B FALLING HAZARDS
6
SUMMARY

.
1. Mechanical safety is important and must be addressed
consistently with the development of technology worldwide.

2. Management must conduct a safety risk analysis on all
mechanical equipment installed at their facilities.

3. From this analysis a safety procedure to handle each
machine must be developed and made known to all workers.
TOPIC 7B FALLING HAZARDS
7
SUMMARY

.
3. This will enable workers to understand how to use the
machines safely, hence, reducing the numbers of mechanical-
related accidents.

4. Workers must also be exposed to periodical mechanical safety
training to ensure that they are able to use mechanical
equipment at their workplace safely and correctly.
TOPIC 7B FALLING HAZARDS
8
Thank You