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Monday, March 03, 2008
What To Do Before There Is A Fatal Accident
"In the roofing industry, opportunities for crisis—in the form of employee injuries or fatalities—present themselves more often than in most other industries. According to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Bureau of Labor Statistics Data, 100 roofing workers were killed in occupation-related incidents during 2006, 80 from falls alone."
The above is the opening paragraph from an article from Professional Roofing Magazine by Ashley St. John, that is called "Roofing contractors share how they handled job-site fatalities." The article describes two fatal accidents and how managers responded.
The last third of the article is dedicated to describing how to create a crisis-management plan for your company. The article states:
"As is evidenced by Baxter's and Gooding's accounts, confronting a severe injury or fatality can be one of the most stressful situations you ever will encounter. Having a written crisis-management plan already in place is key to helping you face the pressures presented during this chaotic time."
The article then presents a summary of the National Roofing Contractors Association recommendations. These are recommendations I think apply in any industry.
The above is the opening paragraph from an article from Professional Roofing Magazine by Ashley St. John, that is called "Roofing contractors share how they handled job-site fatalities." The article describes two fatal accidents and how managers responded.
The last third of the article is dedicated to describing how to create a crisis-management plan for your company. The article states:
"As is evidenced by Baxter's and Gooding's accounts, confronting a severe injury or fatality can be one of the most stressful situations you ever will encounter. Having a written crisis-management plan already in place is key to helping you face the pressures presented during this chaotic time."
The article then presents a summary of the National Roofing Contractors Association recommendations. These are recommendations I think apply in any industry.
Labels: Construction / Installation, Construction Safety, fall protection, workplace fatalities
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