CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training will hold Beyond Fall Prevention Planning: Being Prepared for Fall Rescue May 7 at 1 p.m. CST.
Falls can occur in the blink of an eye, even when being careful and using proper fall-prevention methods. If a fall occurs and a worker is suspended in a harness for longer than a few minutes, a lack of circulation can lead to nausea, unconsciousness, suspension trauma and even death. It is critical to have a rescue plan that includes more than just calling 911.
As part of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are hosting a webinar devoted to educating employers and crew leaders regarding how rescue planning can save lives. Attendees will learn more about identifying a competent person to lead fall prevention and rescue planning; incorporating key components of a rescue plan into the pre-job planning process; and using free resources and templates to tailor your plans to each unique job site.
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Additionally, be sure to register for NRCA’s May 8 webinar, Panel Discussion: Fall Prevention in the Roofing Industry, which will highlight best practices and solutions to prevent falls, with a panel discussion led by industry safety experts.
