Falls cost us all! Every day, 80 people are injured from falls at work. On average, each injury results in 4 weeks of lost time.* How does your workplace stack up? Is equipment, such as ladders, scaffolds, bucket lifts in good condition and used properly? Is lighting adequate so workers can see clearly? Are good housekeeping standards set and followed? Are snow, ice and liquids on walking and working surfaces promptly cleared/cleaned? Are workers and supervisors trained before work starts? Are written job procedures available to, understood and followed by workers? Is required personal protective equipment (e.g., appropriate footwear) in good condition? Is fall-arrest equipment worn when working from heights? Are incidents and injuries investigated to find and eliminate the root cause? If you are unsure or answer no to any of the above questions, get help. Do you know your legal obligations? Not complying with the law can result in injuries, illnesses and deaths as well as: Compliance and stop work-orders Prosecutions Fines Imprisonment For more information, contact: your WSIB Customer Service Representative the Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) the Ontario Ministry of Labour the Workers Health & Safety Centre * Source: WSIB 2000