A fall can cause injury to the arms, legs, back, neck or head. Neck and head injuries can cause damage to the spinal cord and nervous system. Many workers have suffered permanent disabling injuries or death as a result of a fall.

Falls occur in many different workplaces and can be grouped into the following three categories:

• falls from height (a fall from one level to another)
• falls into a depth (falling into a hole)
• slips, trips and falls (falls on the same level)

Factors that can cause a fall include when:

• there is a sudden acceleration or deceleration
• moving from one surface to another
• the surface is not capable of supporting a load
• openings or holes are not identified or protected
• open edges are not protected
• levels change
• hand grip is lost
• surfaces are slippery (e.g. surfaces are wet, polished or oily)
• footwear is unsuitable
• equipment, tools, rubbish are causing obstructions in work areas
• ladders are used incorrectly
• clothing is caught
• surfaces move
• lighting is unsatisfactory
• weather conditions are bad ( e.g. heavy rain or wind is present)
• struck by a moving or falling object
• fall arrest systems and devices are not provided or are used incorrectly

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