@article{ref1,
title="Analysis of falls from height variables in occupational accidents",
journal="International journal of environmental research and public health",
year="2021",
author="Rey-Merchán, María Del Carmen and Gómez-de-Gabriel, Jesús M. and López-Arquillos, Antonio and Choi, Sang D.",
volume="18",
number="24",
pages="e13417-e13417",
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. <br><br>RESULTS from the current study can help identify suitable fall prevention and risk mitigation actions in safety programs for companies.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1661-7827",
doi="10.3390/ijerph182413417",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182413417"
}