Falls from height in Construction
Falls from height remain a leading cause of severe injury on construction sites, posing a significant risk to your team and your business operations. Implementing robust protection measures is the most effective way to ensure every worker returns home safely at the end of the day.
Key prevention
- Conduct thorough site assessments to identify and eliminate fall hazards before work begins.
- Install reliable guardrails and protective barriers around all elevated work areas and floor openings.
- Provide high-quality personal fall arrest systems and ensure every employee is properly trained in their use.
- Use stable, industrial-grade ladders and scaffolding that are inspected regularly for structural integrity.
- Establish a culture of safety where workers are encouraged to report potential risks and stop work if conditions become unsafe.
Related accident cases
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.
An employee fell after a ladder slipped. Insufficient details about the ladder make it difficult to determine the exact cause.
공사중 사다리로 넘어져 부상을 입은 건설 노동자
An employee fell from a stepladder onto a concrete floor. The cause is attributed to insufficient information regarding the ladder.
An employee fell to their death due to a ladder cable failure during the installation or dismantling of machinery, equipment, or facilities.
직원이 사다리에서 떨어져 여러 부상을 입음
An employee fell from a ladder in an area with other pedestrian and access equipment, sustaining multiple injuries.
An employee died after slipping from a ladder while working in an area with other pedestrian and access facilities. The cause is presumed to be a lack of detailed information regarding the ladder.