A safety harness is an invaluable piece of personal protection equipment (PPE) that could save your life when you’re working at height. Harnesses can be used as part of a fall arrest system that catches you mid-fall, or as part of a fall restraint system that prevents you from falling in the first place.
However, safety harnesses can only do their job if they’re fitted correctly. In order to ensure that your safety harness will actually keep you safe, follow our step-by-step guide on how to fit a safety harness.
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According to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), in order to manage risk when working at height, you or an appointed competent person must complete the following steps:
- Carry out a working at height risk assessment
- Identify relevant precautions
- Produce a method statement
Let’s take a closer look at those three steps…
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When it comes to fall protection systems, ensuring the safety of workers at height is paramount. Anchor points serve as the foundation of fall protection systems, providing the necessary support to arrest falls and prevent serious injuries / fatalities.
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What does working at height mean?
Working at height means any type of work where a person could fall from one level to another if the proper precautions are not taken, resulting in an injury. For example, if you are working on a ladder or a work platform, you are usually working at height.
Falls from height are among the leading causes of injury and fatalities at work. Those who work on ladders and fragile surfaces are especially at risk. This is why work at height is subject to so many rules and regulations.
However, this doesn't mean you have to be on top of a skyscraper to be working at height. Many of the same rules apply even when you're only a few inches off the ground. The meaning of working at height is that you are working on a raised level, but the height of the level can differ.
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