{"id":245,"date":"2020-05-13T09:51:31","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T09:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preventdrops.com\/devnew\/?p=245"},"modified":"2022-12-21T09:28:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T09:28:44","slug":"six-step-to-prevent-injuries-from-falling-objects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preventdrops.com\/devnew\/six-step-to-prevent-injuries-from-falling-objects\/","title":{"rendered":"Six step to prevent injuries from falling objects"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"245\" class=\"elementor elementor-245\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d2335aa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4d2335aa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c5c9d48\" data-id=\"2c5c9d48\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e87c138 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e87c138\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.9.1 - 14-12-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The eyes of an employee are one of the greatest tools in the injury prevention toolbox. With those eyes an employee can spot hazards and take the steps necessary to prevent injury. However, each year thousands of workers are injured by a hazard they cannot see, falling objects. This article will examine six ways an employer can help mitigate the risk and injury associated with falling objects.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide Warning<\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When working on a jobsite where the potential for falling objects exist the employer needs to provide adequate warning for both the employee and other people who may enter the jobsite. Ways to do this include verbally communicating the hazards and by placing of signage tat states beware of falling equipment. Another way to ensure safety of guest on the jobsite is to have an employee in charge of escorting them who is aware of areas that have potential for falling objects. The employee can then try to navigate the guest\u2019s route around those hazards.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Secure loads<\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If an employee is required to lift a load to a higher level they need to make sure the load is properly secure. In cases of lifting a pallet with stacks of boxes plastic wrap can provide stability and keep objects from falling. If using plastic wrap don\u2019t forget that plastic may stretch due to the high heat at the top of the racks and may cause the load to shift. For heavier loads employees can use metal or cloth straps to secure.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Properly move load<\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When moving a load it is important to never lift, lower or swing a load over anyone\u2019s head. In areas where loads are being placed on high shelf\u2019s with the potential to tumble over the other side ensure you have a spotter in place that keeps employees from entering the backside hazard and that can help instruct the employee placing the load. \u00a0If possible, restrict these stacking and heavy moving operations to hours when fewer people are present.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep a clean worksite<\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tools and debris are one of the main causes of falling objects. To mitigate this hazard employees need to ensure the work areas is clean and tidy. When a worker is done using a tool they need to put it in the proper storage area, if they have made a mess or created debris they need to clean it up immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Administrative controls<\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Administrative controls are a great way to prevent or stop falling objects in the workplace. Examples of these types of controls include the installation of boards on the sides of elevated work areas or scaffolds to prevent objects from falling over the edge, the usage of bars across storage areas to keep material from tumbling out, the usage of nets to capture falling object, the implementation of fences or other barricades to keep workers and guest out of fall zones and scheduling work for a time when the amount of people at lower levels is at a minimum.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Protective Equipment<\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When all else fails the last line of defense is personal protective equipment. Anyone who is going to be in an area where to potential for falling object hazards exists needs to wear a hard hat and steel toed shoes. Both of these pieces of equipment must be inspected before use and be in proper working condition and fit properly. All employers are required to provide employees with Personal Protective Equipment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.safetyservicescompany.com\/industry-category\/construction\/six-step-to-prevent-injuries-from-falling-objects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safety Service Company<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The eyes of an employee are one of the greatest tools in the injury prevention toolbox. With those eyes an employee can spot hazards and take the steps necessary to prevent injury. However, each year thousands of workers are injured by a hazard they cannot see, falling objects. 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