Working at height precautions (like making a risk assessment, and providing PPE) are necessary for keeping people safe. Unfortunately, working from height is the biggest cause of fatal and serious injuries in the construction industry. Whether you work at height every day or only occasionally, following the correct working at height safety precautions should always be your top priority.

What are Working at Height Precautions?

Working at height precautions are steps that must be taken before you work at height. 'Work at height' is a term that refers to any scenario in which an individual might fall a distance that could result in serious harm. You are working at height if you:

• Work above ground level
• Could fall from an edge, through an opening or fragile surface
• Could fall from ground level into an opening in the floor/hole in the ground

Whether you're an employee or an employer, take a look at the following working at height precautions you can put in place to avoid accidents in your workplace.  

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