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The Do's and Dont's of working at height
Falls from height are one of the most common causes of fatalities in the workplace. Employers can take simple, practical measures to reduce the risk of falls and ensure safe working at height.
Here are our dos and don’ts of working at height.
Do...
Carefully plan the work at height operation
Ensure the safe entrance and exit of workers to work at height apparatus
Provide relevant training to all workers who will be working at heights
Have a rescue and emergency evacuation plan in place
Ensure that all equipment has been tested and inspected and is safe for use
Provide protection from falling objects
Take necessary precautions when working on or near fragile surfaces
Don’t...
Allow untrained personnel to work at heights
Use equipment which has expired or has not been tested and inspected
Overload equipment
Rest ladders on weak surfaces
Research has found that 70% of accidents were a direct result of an individual or work team, which suggests a lack of inadequate supervision, education and training.
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