Another Alternative - SAIF Corporation
Another Alternative - SAIF Corporation Another Alternative - SAIF Corporation
How many days of time lossdoes the average acceptedclaim for “fall from ladder orelevation” incur?A. 5 daysB. 10 daysC. 17 daysD. 23 daysE. 28 daysFrom SAIF data 1/1/2000 to 5/21/2004DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENTA flat-bed truck driver had just finishedloading at a customer’s facility and wastarping the load. In an effort to pull thetarps and even them up, he extendedhimself over the edge of the trailer. Hisgloved hand slipped off the tarp and hefell five feet to the ground, landing feetfirst, but breaking his leg in four places. Hehad just started with the company, but hehad more than 25 years of experience.The driver underwent four surgeries inthe hospital to fix his leg, but infection setin and his leg had to be amputated belowthe knee. He now has a very long recoveryahead.Falls are now the second leading causeof on-the-job fatalities after motor vehiclecrashes. In 2000, more than 700 workersdied in the U.S. of injuries caused by fallsfrom ladders, scaffolds, buildings, or otherelevations – an average of almost twodeaths per day.NUMBERS THAT MATTERNumber of fall-from-elevation claims received by SAIFAverage cost of a fall-from-elevation claim: $10,360HOW TO PREVENT A SIMILAR ACCIDENTNew employee training. All newemployees, regardless of past experience,should receive training. Don’t assume theywere trained how to perform their jobsafely in past employment.Personal protective equipment.When possible, eliminate hazards throughengineering. This can include guardrailsor other barricades designed to preventfalls. When engineering isn’t feasible, usepersonal protective equipment, includingproper gloves and anti-slip footwear.Securing loads. When it’s possible,secure loads from the ground or a ladder.Move the ladder as often as necessary toprevent over-reaching. Never extend yourcenter of balance beyond the edge of adeck, trailer or edge.Perform periodic observations.When it’s practical, conduct observationsof employees throughout the workday toevaluate the effectiveness of protectivemeasures.since January 1, 2000: 11,167S A I F C O R P O R A T I O Nw w w. s a i f . c o m15
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How many days of time lossdoes the average acceptedclaim for “fall from ladder orelevation” incur?A. 5 daysB. 10 daysC. 17 daysD. 23 daysE. 28 daysFrom <strong>SAIF</strong> data 1/1/2000 to 5/21/2004DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENTA flat-bed truck driver had just finishedloading at a customer’s facility and wastarping the load. In an effort to pull thetarps and even them up, he extendedhimself over the edge of the trailer. Hisgloved hand slipped off the tarp and hefell five feet to the ground, landing feetfirst, but breaking his leg in four places. Hehad just started with the company, but hehad more than 25 years of experience.The driver underwent four surgeries inthe hospital to fix his leg, but infection setin and his leg had to be amputated belowthe knee. He now has a very long recoveryahead.Falls are now the second leading causeof on-the-job fatalities after motor vehiclecrashes. In 2000, more than 700 workersdied in the U.S. of injuries caused by fallsfrom ladders, scaffolds, buildings, or otherelevations – an average of almost twodeaths per day.NUMBERS THAT MATTERNumber of fall-from-elevation claims received by <strong>SAIF</strong>Average cost of a fall-from-elevation claim: $10,360HOW TO PREVENT A SIMILAR ACCIDENTNew employee training. All newemployees, regardless of past experience,should receive training. Don’t assume theywere trained how to perform their jobsafely in past employment.Personal protective equipment.When possible, eliminate hazards throughengineering. This can include guardrailsor other barricades designed to preventfalls. When engineering isn’t feasible, usepersonal protective equipment, includingproper gloves and anti-slip footwear.Securing loads. When it’s possible,secure loads from the ground or a ladder.Move the ladder as often as necessary toprevent over-reaching. Never extend yourcenter of balance beyond the edge of adeck, trailer or edge.Perform periodic observations.When it’s practical, conduct observationsof employees throughout the workday toevaluate the effectiveness of protectivemeasures.since January 1, 2000: 11,167S A I F C O R P O R A T I O Nw w w. s a i f . c o m15
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