Falling on the job can result in serious injuries and even death. Whether you are working on a ladder or high-rise buildings, employers are obligated to ensure that they are doing everything in their power to make sure that their employees stay safe on the job. It is important to stay up to date with the preventative measures your work has put in place to ensure that you stay safe on the job when working from great heights.
Preventing Falls on Job Sites
Safety plans are one of the most important tools that keep employees safe when working from heights. In Washington State, there is an Accident Prevention Program (APP) that employers must write out. This plan helps to identify workplace hazards and create more safety programs depending on the workplace's needs. By keeping in mind the dangers of the job, both employees and employers can work together to mitigate the risks involved.
Unified Safety Standards of Fall Protection
In Washington State, Unified Safety Standards for Fall Protection Chapter 296-880, WAC discusses requirements that employers need to protect their employees from potential falls.
This manual outlines different safety requirements that need to be in place for the following systems:
- Guardrail
- Personal fall arrest
- Self-rescue device
- Catch platforms
- Canopies
- Warning line
By wearing the proper safety equipment and ensuring that there is a fall prevention plan in place, employees who work from high heights can minimize the risks of injury and death. Unfortunately, accidents do occur. If you have been injured at work from a fall, it is recommended to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as you can.
Speak to an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Today
GLP Attorneys has decades of experience supporting those who have been injured on construction sites and on the job. Our team of over 40 lawyers are available to help ensure that you receive the justice that you deserve as you recover.
If you or a loved one has been injured while working on a construction site, call us at 800.273.5005 or email our personal injury attorneys at to schedule a free lawyer consultation.
