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LINQ HEIGHT SAFETY CATALOGUE 2022 - Flipbook - Page 75


THE IMPACT:
Dropped objects are one of the top causes
of fatalities even in developed economies. With
such a high probability of an incident occurring,
the danger can’t be overlooked. The impact
forces generated when an object is dropped
can be more than we realise. Being struck by
a falling item can be significant even when
taking into account the most minimal danger
factors, such as a lightweight object and
PPE being worn.
FOR EXAMPLE:
A 4KG TOOL DROPPED 10M WILL
HAVE ENOUGH IMPACT FORCE
TO BE POTENTIALLY FATAL.
Objects dropped from height have the ability
to quickly generate impact force. Not only can
the initial impact of a dropped object cause
harm by penetrating the body but, it can also
ricochet and turn into a projectile, creating
a secondary hazard.
TWO TYPES OF FALLING OBJECTS:
STATIC DROPPED OBJECT
An object that has moved from its initial position
under its own weight, having no external force
applied to this movement.
DANGERS OF
FALLING TOOLS
THE COST:
TIME
If tools or equipment are dropped and
considered lost or irretrievable, this can prevent
tasks from reaching completion. This may have
a negative impact on productivity, and could
overall cause a delay in job time framing
and scheduling.
MONEY
The cost of dropping tools can be expensive
when assessing damage or replacement. This
cost can become dire when considering
an object dropped into an area that could
disrupt or stop the work of others.
The cost can include expensive legal fees
where members of the public are involved.
This can expand to how your brand/business
is seen in the public eye, with the possibility
of costing your business significant
amounts of money.
LIVES
Most importantly, and the highest cost of all, is
the potential for loss of life. It can be traumatic
for the victim’s families, even in the event of
a recoverable injury. This can impact not just
workmates, but passers-by in the public too.
DYNAMIC DROPPED OBJECT
SAFETY STATISTICS:
THE REPORTS INCLUDES EVERYONE
KILLED AND INJURED:
The scope of this collection includes everyone:
While working including unpaid volunteers and
family workers, carrying out work experience,
and defence force personnel killed within
Australian/New Zealand territories or territorial
waters or travelling for work (worker fatalities)
as a result of someone else’s work activity
(bystander fatalities).
• Who was fatally injured.
• Whose injuries resulted from work activity
or exposures.
• Whose injuries occurred in an incident that took
place in Australian/New Zealand territories
or territorial waters.
LINQ HEIGHT SAFETY
LINQ HEIGHT SAFETY
DANGERS OF
FALLING TOOLS
WORKER FATALITIES: PERCENTAGE OF FATALITIES 2020 (AUS)
11%
41%
VEHICLE
COLLISION
FALLS FROM
A HEIGHT
13%
BEING HIT
BY MOVING
OBJECTS
9%
BEING HIT
BY FALLING
OBJECTS
7%
BEING TRAPPED
BY MOVING
MACHINERY
WORKER FATALITIES: NUMBER OF FATALITIES 2020 (AUS)
VEHICLE COLLISION
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FALLS FROM A HEIGHT
An object that has moved from its initial
position, while having external force applied
to this movement.
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BEING HIT BY MOVING OBJECTS
ASK LINQ ABOUT THE “DROPPED FALL
OBJECT CONSEQUENCE CALCULATOR”
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WORKPLACE FATALITIES CAN EXTEND FAR BEYOND IMMEDIATE MONETARY COSTS,
IMPACTING A MULTITUDE OF EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES
TO CO-WORKERS AND FAMILIES INVOLVED.
THE TRUE COST OF ANY FATALITY IS INCALCULABLE.
BEING HIT BY FALLING OBJECTS
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BEING TRAPPED BY MOVING MACHINERY
13
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