Damon Fall Protection Training & Consulting

I would like to encourage all employers to join the National Safety STAND DOWN May 7-11 I would encourage all employers to start phasing out the use of regular ladders and finding a better solution utilizing the latest innovations which will help prevent falls. Climbing Tips •Over-reaching is the #1 Cause of Accidents •Don’t “walk” your step ladder. •Maintain 3 points of contact – hoist materials. •Center of Gravity between the rails. •Older workers have more accidents when c

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 370 of the 991 construction fatalities recorded in 2016 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries. When is the Safety Stand-Down? The Stand-Down will be held over one week, from May 7-11, 2018. Participation is easy! Hold a S

No major changes. No fall protection required. DON’T USE THEM. Ladders •Most dangerous equipment used •Commonly misused •Usually no training •Usually not inspected New standard from ANSI 1. Strains and sprains from handling heavy ladders- Most common injury, less serious but most expensive 2. Using the wrong ladder for the job – More serious 3. Falls due to overreaching –Most serious accidents leading to permanent disability or death By Mark Damon, Fall Protection Specialis