* As determined by a Risk Assessment and Root Cause Analysis for the Ontario Greenhouse industry facilitated by Ontario Ministry of Labour.

For more information contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services wsps.ca/GreenhouseGrowers1 877 494 WSPS (9777)

Lack of a Fall Prevention Program

Working on the Roof

Falls from Heights

Improper Railings for Second Storage Level

GREENHOUSE GROWERSWorking at Heights Hazards

TOP 10 ROOT CAUSES*

Lack of fall protection (anchoring points)

Lack of reporting of near-miss or non-reportable events

Incompatibility with new technology or process

Not fit for duty

Lack of a preventative maintenance program

Workplace parties not open to change

Education of new/existing employees on following rules

Failure to follow policies and procedures

Lack of management enforcement of PPE

Safety as a performance factor

of the

Related to

Working at Heights*

4 TOP10 RISKS

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16,000+WORKERS

14,400,000SQ. M. IN PRODUCTION

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