🆘 Emergency Rescue Plan: What to Do If a Worker Falls from Scaffolding?

🆘 Emergency Rescue Plan: What to Do If a Worker Falls from Scaffolding?

Falls from height are one of the leading causes of fatal accidents in construction. And scaffolding is one of the most common high-risk areas.
When a worker falls, the most critical actions are: quick, accurate, and safe response—to save lives, reduce injury severity, and prevent further incidents.

📘 Learn more: Working at Height Safety Guide (SafetyXpert)

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🧯 Scenario 1: Worker Falls and Lands on the Ground

✅ Step 1: Immediate Response

🔴 Stop all operations immediately
🧐 Assess the situation
📞 Report the emergency

🩹 Step 2: First Aid

🚷 Do not move the injured worker
🧍‍♂️ Speak calmly to reassure the victim
🩸 Control bleeding
😵‍💫 Place in recovery position or perform CPR if necessary

🩺 Read more about first aid kits, site clinics, and onsite medical rooms:
🔗 First Aid & Site Medical Systems

🚑 Step 3: Patient Transportation

⏳ Wait for trained rescue personnel
📋 Provide clear incident information
🧑‍⚕️ Only certified rescuers should move the injured worker

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🧗 Scenario 2: Worker Falls and Is Left Hanging on the Scaffolding

✅ Step 1: Immediate Response

🔴 Stop all operations immediately
🧐 Assess scaffolding stability
📞 Notify emergency responders and project safety staff

📘 Recommended reading:
🔧 Safe Scaffolding Assembly & Dismantling Guide

🛟 Step 2: Initial Rescue

❌ Do not attempt rescue without training
🧑‍🚒 Let trained rescue teams perform the operation

🩹 Step 3: First Aid

👩‍⚕️ Immediately assess the worker's condition
⚠️ Monitor for suspension trauma
🩸 Follow standard first aid protocols

🚑 Step 4: Patient Transportation

📲 Coordinate safe transport to hospital by trained rescue personnel

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🧰 Essential Rescue Equipment for Falls from Height

Because rescues from height are complex and hazardous, it's essential to prepare specialized rescue gear and a complete first aid kit for effective and safe response.

🪢 1. Rescue & Recovery Equipment

• Rope & Pulley Systems
• Suspension Trauma Rescue Kit
• Descent Control Devices
• Backboard & Rescue Stretcher

🎥 Check out: Work at Height CANVA Infographic
🔗 Work at Height - CANVA

🩺 2. First Aid Kit for Working at Height

• Bleeding control materials
• Breathing support tools
• Bone immobilization items
• Disinfection supplies
• Shears and flashlight

🧑‍⚕️ Additional reading:
🔗 First Aid & Site Medical Systems

⚠️ Reminder: All equipment is only effective when used by trained personnel with regular practice drills.

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📊 Don’t Forget: Investigate & Record All Incidents

Rescue is just the beginning. Equally important are incident investigation and statistical analysis to prevent recurrence.

📌 How to Investigate Worksite Incidents
📈 T-Score Accident Statistics Technique

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🔚 Summary: Emergency Plans = Survival Chances

Never let your safety team be “plan-less.”
Accidents can happen anytime. But with proper equipment + training + a clear emergency plan, you can greatly reduce harm and increase survival.

Read more safety articles at:
🔗 SafetyXpert – Your Workplace Safety Knowledge Hub

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