Falls have and continue to be the leading cause of injury and death in today's workplace. It should come as no surprise that falls are at or near the top of OSHA's top ten list of workplace dangers/hazards. The latest Bureau of Labor & Statistics data indicate that while the overall trend in worker injuries and deaths seem to have plateaued or fallen off, the rate of injury or death due to falls is still on the rise.
Fall Hazard control should be carefully implemented through the use of the prescribed hierarchy of Fall Elimination, Prevention and Arrest. Mitigation of fall hazards takes the continuous, diligent work of a dedicated team who are focused on the goal of working towards a workplace that is free of all recognized hazards. Companies must develop an ironclad fall protection plan that is clear, concise and all encompassing - a plan that is a "living document."
ITAC FPS (Fall Protection Services) is a division of Industrial TurnAround Corporation (ITAC). We are a full service turnkey fall protection integrator providing site surveys, assessments, audits, engineering, equipment, design/build construction services and training. With over 50 years combined fall protection experience, our staff of engineering, safety and construction professionals are committed to helping our clients minimize the risks of fall hazard related accidents.
