| Document ID (ISN) | 109073 |
| CIS number |
09-190 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0373-1944 - Travail et sécurité |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
ED 130
|
| Author(s) |
Pamies A., Laine P. |
| Title |
Prevention of falls from heights |
| Original title |
La prévention des chutes de hauteur [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Nov. 2007, No.678, 4p. Insert. Illus. 14 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.inrs.fr/inrs-pub/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_ts_fps_view/09612433D76955F1C12573B10039EB72/$File/ed130.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
Falls from heights are the second most-frequent cause of fatal accidents after traffic accidents. Risks of falls from heights are characterized by high severity rates. This information sheet describes an approach for the prevention of falls from heights that take into account design, work organization and the selection of means of access. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
France; falls from heights; plant safety organization; construction sites |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
safety engineering; work organization; elevating platforms; scaffolds; fixed guards; safety by design; severity rates; comment on standard; data sheet; fall arresters; personal protective equipment |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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| Browse category(ies) |
Falls from heights
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