Research Firm Says Construction Fall Prevention Will Only Grow
An increased awareness in fall protection and increased enforcement of safety shortcomings will reportedly serve to grow the fall-protection industry significantly over the coming years, according to new research from Frost & Sullivan.
According to the Occupational Health & Safety news site, the data shows accelerated growth in the fall prevention industry stems from organizations like OSHA, oil and gas commissions, and the government’s increasing enforcement and safety measures. This, they say, will lead to booming business, increasing the market for fall prevention to around $670.5 million by 2017.
What does this mean for you, the worker?
It could mean better equipment and safer practices. As these regulatory bodies crack down on companies who aren’t putting safety and fall prevention first, the companies will seek out better and safer equipment while instituting safer practices, too.
According to OHSOnline.com
“Government regulators form industry standards across the North American fall protection equipment market by emphasizing the need for personnel working in an unprotected area to wear fall arrest equipment,” said a Frost & Sullivan research analyst. “As the legislation becomes more rigorous, the number of workers affected by the requirements will increase, giving a boost to equipment sales. Innovation, proximity to end users, investment in brand awareness, rational resources allocation, as well as new market and sector development, are vital to succeed in the fall protection equipment market,” the analyst said. “Novel technologies and improvements in ergonomics, comfort, and convenience are expected to increase equipment reliability and use.”
More comfortable and better safety harnesses won’t only make your job safer – they will make it more tolerable. In addition, the aging work force will drive the market even further as extra precautions must be taken to keep older workers safe.
Like other agencies, OSHA launched a Fall Prevention campaign last year to address safety concerns in the construction industry. They point out that falls are one of the most common construction accidents and frequently lead to fatalities. By preventing falls or cushioning them, construction sites can be safer and construction workers less likely to be hurt while working.
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