Worker Fall and Suspended in a Safety Harness

Hazards Present	Controls or Devices Required	Additional Training Requirements
Medical Emergency Vehicular Traffic Additional Workers / Contractors	Cell Phone First Aid Kit Fall Protection Plan / Rescue Plan Self Rescue Straps for the Harness	First Aid Training Fall Protection Training

Emergency Response Procedure
NOTE: Falling from heights or elevated work surfaces can result in serious bodily trauma and is therefore considered a critical medical condition. It is strongly recommended that all Workers subjected to a fall from heights or elevated work surfaces seek medical attention. Rescue Procedure: Follow these steps based on the Worker’s Condition: Unconscious: Contact 911 immediately. Conduct a Hazard Assessment to prevent any further injury to the casualty. Attempt to rescue the Worker, as per the rescue and fall protection plan. Conscious: Call 911 immediately. Assess the Worker’s condition and conduct a Hazard Assessment to determine if self or mechanically aided rescue is to be attempted. If the Worker has suspension trauma straps, get them to use them. This will relieve pressure from the legs, transferring it to the hips. If the rescue cannot be performed in a prompt manner, have the Worker continually move their legs in a pumping motion to reduce the risk of venous pooling; only if they do not have any leg injuries. Once the Worker has been brought down to a safe location, have them sit in the most comfortable position. Continue to monitor the Worker for injuries and shock. As a first aider, treat any life-threatening conditions. Wait for Emergency Services to arrive on site.

Emergency Response Procedure

NOTE: Falling from heights or elevated work surfaces can result in serious bodily trauma and is therefore considered a critical medical condition. It is strongly recommended that all Workers subjected to a fall from heights or elevated work surfaces seek medical attention.

Rescue Procedure:

Follow these steps based on the Worker’s Condition:

Unconscious:

Contact 911 immediately.
Conduct a Hazard Assessment to prevent any further injury to the casualty.
Attempt to rescue the Worker, as per the rescue and fall protection plan.

Conscious:

Call 911 immediately.
Assess the Worker’s condition and conduct a Hazard Assessment to determine if self or mechanically aided rescue is to be attempted.
- If the Worker has suspension trauma straps, get them to use them. This will relieve pressure from the legs, transferring it to the hips.
- If the rescue cannot be performed in a prompt manner, have the Worker continually move their legs in a pumping motion to reduce the risk of venous pooling; only if they do not have any leg injuries.
Once the Worker has been brought down to a safe location, have them sit in the most comfortable position.
Continue to monitor the Worker for injuries and shock.
As a first aider, treat any life-threatening conditions.
Wait for Emergency Services to arrive on site.