How to Calculate Fall Clearance

Calculating the correct fall clearance when using personal fall arrest systems may help prevent serious or fatal workplace injuries. Particularly when the accidents occur from heights, workers may suffer serious injuries or death due to falling.

Alarming Number of Backover Accidents Each Year

Each year, a high number of backover accidents occur across the U.S., often resulting in serious injuries or death. Backover collisions occur when drivers reverse into nonoccupants, such as children playing, pedestrians, or bicyclists. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, backing crashes cause an average of 13,000 injuries and 232 deaths annually.

Preventing Hearing Injuries at Work

Taking precautions regarding noise in the workplace may help workers prevent occupational hearing loss. One of the most common chronic physical conditions affecting adults in the U.S., hearing difficulties often result from work-related exposures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that occupational causes account for approximately 24% of the hearing difficulty among the working population in the United States.

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