22
March
2023

Operational Alert: Falls

Operational Alert’s, inform Signal Mutual Members of serious incidents or a significant near-miss within the Mutual.

Falls from height continue to be a risk that every Member must assess and mitigate.  Falls can occur from platforms, ladders, leading edges, gangways, containers, train cars, open hatches, equipment, and other work situations. This type of incident often results in significant injuries that adversely affect the employee, their family, and co-workers on-site.

Please click here for the full Operational Alert: Falls

If you have similar operations, please share this Operational Alert with operation managers, supervisors, equipment operators, and all affected employees. It is imperative that management, at all levels, review their operations for similar hazardous conditions, acts, and controls.


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