When workers are required to perform tasks from a height, it is crucial that employers provide fall arrest systems to keep them safe. According to Occupational Health & Safety, guardrails are used in 16.1% of falls that happen on the job. However, these systems provide a proactive approach to preventing falls. Workers are also often much more efficient when the anxiety of falling is absent. Let's look at some of the benefits of these systems.

Fall Prevention

The most immediate benefit is that these systems prevent falls for workers. In most cases, a fall arrest system is used to prevent individuals from entering a fall-risk area. By preventing entrance into the area, people can be kept safer. If it's not necessary for the workers to go into the area, they should be discouraged with a fall arrest system. Other components can also be used such as guard rails for when workers do need to be in these areas.

Efficiency

A secondary benefit to using a fall arrest system is that the efficiency of workers is greatly increased in the work area. This is due to the fact that the individuals will not be focusing on the risks of falling. Employees can concentrate on their work.

Another important factor is compliance. All workplaces will have safety compliance requirements. If these requirements aren't being met, the employer can be held liable for injuries. The proactive nature of a fall arrest system helps to protect the employer from liability claims.

Versatility

Employers also love the fact that fall arrest systems are a versatile addition to their workspaces. They work in many different types of work environments. They can work in construction areas, maintenance, inspections, and more. They can even be customized for specific types of work areas.

In addition to all of these benefits, a fall arrest system can also increase property value. When you invest in this system, you are making the property a safer place to work and operate. If the property needs to be sold in the future, this will be taken into consideration when setting a price. This is a definite benefit, as it produces a good ROI.

These are just a few benefits of using a fall arrest system. If you're looking for professionals in your area to help install these systems, please contact us today at Northland Safety Solutions LLC.