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Analysis of Falls from Height Variables in Occupational Accidents

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  • María del Carmen Rey-Merchán

    (PhD Program Advanced Computing, Energy and Plasmas, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Jesús M. Gómez-de-Gabriel

    (System Engineering and Automation Department, University of Malaga, 29071 Malaga, Spain
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Antonio López-Arquillos

    (Economics and Business Management Department, University of Malaga, 29071 Malaga, Spain
    These authors contributed equally to this work.
    Current address: Departamento de Economía y Administración de Empresas, Escuela de Ingenierías Industriales, Universidad de Malaga, 29071 Malaga, Spain.)

  • Sang D. Choi

    (Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Wisconsin, WI 53190, USA
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

Abstract

Fall-from-height accidents are linked to severe and fatal consequences for impacted workers. A better understanding of the related variables is necessary to improve worker safety. This study analyzed all fall-from-height occupational accidents recorded in Spain from 2009 to 2019, selected significant variables, and evaluated the influence concerning the seriousness of the falls from height. Based on a total of 290,583 fall-from-height accidents, the study shows that a male inexperienced worker in a small company working in a non-habitual workplace is more likely to suffer fatal consequences once the accident happens. An improved knowledge of fall-from-height accidents will improve safety conditions. The workers should be trained and informed about their specific risk depending on the variables analyzed. Safety training should consider more risky profiles. Results from the current study can help identify suitable fall prevention and risk mitigation actions in safety programs for companies.

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  • María del Carmen Rey-Merchán & Jesús M. Gómez-de-Gabriel & Antonio López-Arquillos & Sang D. Choi, 2021. "Analysis of Falls from Height Variables in Occupational Accidents," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(24), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:24:p:13417-:d:706834
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