Working from height is the biggest cause of fatal and serious injury in the construction industry, which is why whether you work at height every day or only occasionally, following the correct safety precautions should always be top priority.
What Is 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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Never Let Go: Elevate Your Safety with Tool Lanyards
In the bustling world of construction, manufacturing, and various industrial sectors, the importance of safety cannot be overstated. One critical aspect of this is the prevention of dropped tools, which can lead to severe injuries, costly damages, and operational disruptions. Enter the unsung hero of workplace safety: tool lanyards. Among the leading brands championing this cause is Never Let Go (NLG), renowned for their innovative and robust tool lanyards designed to keep your tools secure and your workplace safer.
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Monday 13th May – Friday 17th May 2024 is No Falls Week.
Here at Safety Harness Direct, we are passionate about height safety, and we're excited to be supporting the first ever No Falls Week!
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Short Answer: There are no legal requirements for at what height a safety harness is required, but the HSE does instruct that suitable fall protection should be implemented in any work environment where there is a risk of falling from a height of 2 metres or higher.
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The biggest risk that roofers face is falling from height. Fortunately, there are several ways to control this risk and protect yourself / your employees during roof work.
If working on a roof is unavoidable, roofers must be provided with safe access to the roof level (via ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and a safe means of working, i.e. proper fall protection equipment such as a safety harness. More...
