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Construction sites contain many potential fall hazards that put workers’ safety at risk. A fall risk assessment helps identify dangers present and determine appropriate controls to prevent incidents.
A fall risk assessment systematically evaluates a workplace to locate potential fall hazards, assess the risk they pose to workers, and reduce identified dangers through proper safety measures. It involves examining factors such as uneven surfaces, slippery floors, inadequate lighting, obstacles, and other conditions that may contribute to falls.
We believe regular safety performance reports are a cornerstone of workplace injury prevention. By tracking key safety metrics over time, companies can identify risks, reinforce positive behaviors, and continually improve.
What are the 5 key steps in a fall risk assessment?
The key steps in a worksite fall risk assessment include: inspecting the area for potential slip, trip and fall hazards; identifying existing safety controls and procedures; determining the likelihood of a fall event occurring; evaluating potential injury severity if a fall were to occur; and recommending additional precautions such as personal protective equipment and installation of guardrails.
What is the role of the nurse in the fall risk assessment?
The nurse has an important role in assessing patient-specific risk factors such as mobility impairment, effects of medications, and cognitive status. The nurse provides recommendations on supplements to improve bone health, collaborates with rehabilitation staff on gait training when applicable, and helps determine suitable assistive devices for patients at higher fall risk.
What is the objective assessment of the risk of falls?
Objective fall risk assessments utilize validated scaling tools to review variables like fall history, secondary diagnoses, ambulatory aid usage, and intravenous line or heparin lock presence. These factors are assigned numerical scores which are totaled to rank the patient's fall risk level and document it clearly upon admission for the care team.
Our multifaceted team strives to provide both insightful metrics and thoughtful collaboration towards the mutual goal of injury prevention. Don’t wait until it’s too late or assume your site is hazard-free. Our advisors determine proper fall arrest and travel restraint systems suited to your site’s risks. We provide documented recommendations to bolster safety and satisfy regulators.
So we can perform a comprehensive fall risk assessment at your upcoming worksite. With over a decade of industrial safety experience, we identify often overlooked dangers and provide clear equipment and training recommendations to reduce risk.
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