Falls from height in Facility management
Falls from height remain a significant risk for facility management teams, often occurring during routine maintenance or overhead repairs in smaller workspaces. Prioritizing proactive safety measures is essential to protecting your staff and ensuring a secure environment during every task.
Key prevention
- Conduct thorough site assessments to identify elevated hazards before any maintenance work begins.
- Ensure all ladders and mobile platforms are inspected for structural integrity and stability prior to use.
- Implement a mandatory training program that focuses on proper equipment handling and safe climbing techniques.
- Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment, such as harnesses and anchor points, whenever working above ground level.
- Maintain clear, unobstructed floor spaces around work areas to prevent tripping hazards that could lead to secondary falls.
Related accident cases
An electrical shock occurred when a worker contacted an overhead line via a portable ladder during de-energized work.
An employee died from electrocution while replacing an electrical breaker. The cause was attributed to electrical equipment and components with insufficient details.
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An electrocution accident occurred while performing live-line work using a portable ladder, when the ladder contacted an electrical wire. The employee died as a result of this incident.
An employee fell from a ladder after experiencing an electric shock. The incident resulted in an injury.
An electric shock occurred when a worker accidentally contacted a powered component during welding, assembly, or attachment work on electrical equipment with insufficient details. The work area was related to power supply and adjustment equipment.
An employee fell from a ladder and was electrocuted while performing electrical and telecommunication equipment work. The incident was caused by other ladder-related hazards.