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Falling Object

The document outlines the main causes of falls from heights, including faulty equipment, negligence, and uncovered holes. It lists potential injuries resulting from such falls, such as traumatic brain injuries and paralysis. Additionally, it provides preventive measures like installing guardrails and barricading areas to protect against falling objects.

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Falling Object

The document outlines the main causes of falls from heights, including faulty equipment, negligence, and uncovered holes. It lists potential injuries resulting from such falls, such as traumatic brain injuries and paralysis. Additionally, it provides preventive measures like installing guardrails and barricading areas to protect against falling objects.

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ER Mukesh Thakur
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What are the main causes of falls

from heights?
• Faulty handrails and guardrails
• Defective scaffolding or ladders
• Placing ladders on uneven an uneven
floor
• Using faulty or poorly-maintained safety
equipment
• Being knocked off-balance by a falling
object
• Negligence by a coworker
• Uncovered holes

RESULTS
• Traumatic brain and spine injuries
• Paralysis
• Broken bones
• Organ damage
• Loss of eyes
• Loss of limbs
•
Stop the Drop and Prevent Falling
Object Injuries on the Job.
1. Put up toe boards, screens, or a guardrail
system to prevent falling objects.
2.Build a canopy structure to prevent falling
objects.
3.Barricade the area below where objects
could fall.

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