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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If you frequently work at height, then you will understand the undeniable importance of wearing a hard hat. Due to the high-risk activity involved in construction work, accidents can happen when you least expect it. To keep yourself and the people around you safe, you do need to wear a hard hat when working at height as a precautionary measure.
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