Rescue Planning Saves Lives [2022]

Details

• Journal Article:
  Rescue planning saves lives
• Corporate Authors:
  CPWR--The Center for Construction Research and Training
• 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. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Accidental Falls Accidents Construction Industry Disaster Planning Emergencies Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Construction industry; Falls; Rescue measures; Fall protection; Emergency preparedness
• Source:
  Silver Spring, MD: CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training, 2023 Feb; :1
• Publisher:
  CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Genre:
  Guidance
• Place as Subject:
  Maryland ; OSHA Region 3
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1 pdf page
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20067514
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2023
• NORA Priority Area:
  Construction
• Performing Organization:
  CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training, Silver Spring, Maryland
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:e85e1b956121cafeafa7b47cd7aa05656865d2983068718460b0951c558f0f9c7ac85ea029f8f418dd3dbfd3fe58862441468c9e6b746e5c1202794749c0bc18
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/130768/cdc_130768_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 371.87 KB ]