There are many working at height hazards, like ladder misuse, fragile surfaces, and overhead powerlines. But what is a working at height hazard? Working at height, as defined by Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is “work in any place where, if there were no precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury”. A working at height hazard is anything that could pose a threat or risk while working at height.
Working at height hazards can be very dangerous, leading to injuries in the workplace. Falls from height are the most common cause of fatalities and serious injuries in the workplace, so if you and/or your employees are working at height, you have to be mindful of any potential working at height hazards.
Today, we’re going to look at some of the most common working at height hazards and what you can do to mitigate them, reducing the likelihood of a dangerous fall.
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To carry out a working at height risk assessment, a competent person must assess the risks, identify relevant precautions and produce a method statement. Follow HSE guidance and the below tips to get started.
According to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), you or an appointed competent person must complete the below steps in order to manage risk when working at height.
- Carry out a working at height risk assessment
- Identify relevant precautions
- Produce a method statement
But what is a working at height risk assessment, and where do you start? Let’s take a closer look at how to properly carry out a working at height risk assessment.
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