Falls from height: Analysis of 114 cases

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Tomi Zlatar (Author) Other; Eliane Maria Gorga Lago (Author) Other; Willames de Albuquerque Soares (Author) Other; João Santos Baptista (Author) FEUP; Béda Barkokébas Junior (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Producao

Vol. 29

Pages: 1-24

ISSN: 0103-6513

Publisher: Associacao Brasileira de Engenharia de Producao

Indexing

Scopus - 9 Citations

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Technology > Safety technology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Q-HD4

DOI: 10.1590/0103-6513.20180091

Abstract (EN): Paper aims: To study fall-accident cases in order to analyze the commonly missing or not adequately applied risk management measures (RMM) and its consequences depending on falling height. Originality: First study to analyze failed RMM for preventing falls from height. Research method: The study reviewed court cases published by the journal "Safety & Health Practitioner". NIOSH recommendations were used to define RMM to apply to this study. Main findings: Finally, in 98% of analyzed cases, the fall from height was a result of several non-adequate or missing RMM: in 81.6% procedures of work, 65.8% guardrails and edge protection, 60.5% risk assessment, and 60.5% platforms or scaffolds. It can be concluded that falls from height pose a significant risk for workers, which could be prevented by adequately apply RMM. Implications for theory and practice: The focus in the prevention of falls should be given on most common RMM. © 2019 Associacao Brasileira de Engenharia de Producao.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 24