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Description:"Falls can occur in the blink of an eye, even when being careful. Using personal fall arrest systems is only the first step in protecting workers if a fall does happen. If the fallen worker is suspended in a harness for longer than a few minutes, a lack of circulation can lead to nausea, unconsciousness, suspension trauma, and even death. Planning for safe, efficient rescue saves lives. In a recent CPWR survey of contractors, safety & health pros, workers, and others, over 67% of respondents indicated they never or only occasionally witnessed sufficient pre-planning for fall rescue. Use these three tips to strengthen your rescue planning: Prioritize preparation for self- and crew-assisted-rescue
Tailor the plan to each jobsite
and train workers. REMEMBER! Even if a worker does not appear injured after a fall, they should always be examined by a medical professional" - NIOSHTIC-2
NIOSHTIC no. 20067514
©2023, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH.
IG-Fall-Rescue-Planning-Tipsheet-2023.pdf
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