Fall Protection School
Risks & Safety
What is suspension trauma?
Suspension trauma is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can occur if a person falls and becomes suspended in their fall arrest harness. This occurs when the body hangs freely without the legs being able to unload, leading to dangerous physiological reactions.
Fall protection for temporary workplaces
Temporary workplaces, such as construction sites, temporary platforms or roofing works, present unique challenges in terms of fall protection. As the working environment is often changing and the installation of permanent protection systems is not always possible, special planning and customisation of fall protection solutions is required to ensure safety.
Fall protection failures on roofs
Do you make any of these mistakes when working on a roof? Imagine you're re-roofing on a late autumn day. The wind is blowing so cold that the chill goes straight to your bones, and of course it's supposed to drizzle a little too. A cup of coffee would be nice now. With your harness and support line, you trudge up to the roof and fasten yourself in to start work.
What happens in a fall?
Why are falls still so common? Despite being one of the leading causes of death in the workplace, falls are still all too common. Regardless of industry or job role, no one is immune to the risk of falling. By looking at a concrete example, we want to highlight how often these accidents occur and what we can do to prevent them.