If you frequently work from height, then you may be wondering what clothing you should wear with a safety harness and how to do it safely. There are many resources available online concerning how to safely wear a safety harness, but what about your clothing? Here are a few safety harness clothing tips to keep in mind when working at height...
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When you're working at height, there are a lot of different risks that you need to consider. Working at height is precarious, and if you need to take equipment or materials up with you, then you need to work out how you can do so safely. We always recommend that you conduct a thorough risk assessment before you do any work at height. This risk assessment will allow you to identify possible dangers and put the correct safety equipment and precautions in place to minimise the risk of an accident or injury.
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Whether you're taking up climbing for the first time, or you're already a seasoned climber who's looking to learn more about fall theory, this handy guide will answer the following questions:
- What is fall factor?
- Why is fall factor important?
- How do you calculate fall factor?
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MEWP is an acronym for mobile elevated work platform. By definition, a MEWP is a platform designed to lift workers or equipment, often used in situations where work at height is required. In the construction industry, MEWPs are used to access hard-to-reach places such as telegraph poles and scaffolding.
There's a diverse range of mobile elevated work platforms on the market, but almost all of them will require you to wear some kind of height safety equipment, such as a safety harness. In this article, we're going to take a closer look at some of the most common MEWPs in the business before we delve into the types of safety equipment you should be using when you're working with a MEWP.
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What is a rescue plan for working at height?
A rescue plan for working at height is a document which details any risks of work at height, as well as how you will address those risks. When you carry out your risk assessment and find a danger, you'll need to make a plan for any steps you could take to rescue your workers from that danger.
A work at height rescue plan is essential for all companies, businesses and workplaces where employees work at height. Employees are working at height if they:
- work above ground or floor level.
- could fall from an edge, opening or surface.
- could fall from ground level into an opening or hole in the ground.
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