Most common places people fall from:
Falls From
Height
Falls from height are the third highest
cause of fatal workplace injuries
TAKE CARE BE AWARE
Remember, if it doesn't feel safe, it
probably isnt.
Emergency Procedures
Raise the alarm
Don't move the casualty unless in immediate
danger
Call emergency services
Keep the casualty warm and comfortable
Record the incident
Ladders (40% of falls)
Vehicles/FLTs (17%)
Machinery/plant (10%)
Platforms (10%)
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The Hierarchy of Control
Avoid working at height where possible
Can the work be done from ground level?
Use extending tools or relocate equipment to
ground level
Even falls from less than 2 metres can
result in serious or fatal injuries.
If working at height cannot be avoided:
Use permanent access solutions where
possible (�xed stairs, platforms with handrails)
Ensure proper equipment is available (don't
make do with what's at hand)
Use appropriate access equipment
(sca�olding, cherry pickers, properly secured
ladders)
Minimise the consequences of a fall:
Use fall prevention equipment (guardrails,
working platforms)
Ensure fall protection is in place (safety
harnesses where appropriate)
Know what to do if someone falls:
Always conduct a risk assessment before
starting work
Don't take the risk!