Falls from height in Civil engineering
Falls from height remain a significant risk for workers in civil engineering, often resulting from inadequate planning or the misuse of temporary access equipment. By prioritizing proactive site management and consistent safety protocols, small teams can effectively mitigate these hazards and ensure everyone returns home safely.
About 100% of related real accidents concentrate in these types.
Key prevention
- Conduct thorough site-specific risk assessments before any work at height begins to identify potential fall hazards.
- Prioritize the use of collective protection measures, such as guardrails and edge protection, over individual fall arrest systems.
- Ensure all ladders, scaffolds, and mobile platforms are inspected regularly and maintained in good working order.
- Provide comprehensive, hands-on training to all personnel regarding the proper use and limitations of fall protection equipment.
- Implement a strict housekeeping policy to keep work surfaces clear of debris and trip hazards that could lead to accidental falls.
Related accident cases
A worker died while topping a tree in a cultivated area. A hazard related to the tree occurred, leading to a fatal outcome.
An employee fell from a stepladder onto a concrete floor. The cause is attributed to insufficient information regarding the ladder.
An employee was injured and subsequently died due to excavation and loading machinery during excavation work.
An employee fell to their death due to a ladder cable failure during the installation or dismantling of machinery, equipment, or facilities.
공사중 사다리로 넘어져 부상을 입은 건설 노동자
An employee fell after a ladder slipped. Insufficient details about the ladder make it difficult to determine the exact cause.
An employee fell from a ladder while working in the ascent/descent equipment area, sustaining injuries. Insufficient details about the ladder make it difficult to determine the exact cause.
직원이 사다리에서 떨어져 여러 부상을 입음