Safety When Working At Height

When working at heights, there are several common dangers that we must be aware of:

- Falls from heights are a major cause of death and injury

- Unstable and slippery surfaces can cause slips and falls

- Lack of inadequate edge protection

- Objects falling from a height

- Collapse of scaffolding

- Damage that occurs to Lifting Equipment

- Bad weather conditions can affect stability and visibility

- Lack of proper training

Warning: Even a fall from a relatively low height, such as a ladder or rooftop, can result in serious injury!

Some steps to take to reduce risk and increase security when working at heights (buildings, stairs, bridges, etc.):

- Make a Safety Procedure

- Take the right training, and the certificate should state that we are allowed to work at heights

- Do the right preparation: Assess the work location, identify potential hazards, check weather conditions (strong wind, rain, snow), ensure security and cleanliness at the work site

- Ensure stable position

- Use the correct PPE that fulfills the Safety Standard

- Place the Rescue Team at the work site

- Communicate with all workers and all parties at the work site

- Follow the Safety Procedures

- Have the ability to protect ourselves from falls and identify hazards

- Make sure to fall safely

Some equipment that can protect us from emergencies when working at height:

- PPE

- Helmet

- Safety glasses

- Anti-slip boots

- Rope

- Connector

- Fall support/protection device

- Fall protection equipment

- Guardrails/barriers

- Safety nets

Prioritize our safety – the most important thing – when working at heights! Implementing control measures can significantly reduce these risks and create a safer work environment.

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