Work from heights regulations for health and safety
In construction, working at heights requires proper preventative measures for the safety of employees. Any construction company, whether self-owned or a corporation, needs to follow the duty of care regulations provided by the government body. The HSE has guidelines one should follow when it comes to assessing work from heights and what is required. Risk assessment training courses are provided by Winter and Co. to help you determine the sites that will need more safety measures than others will. It is a good idea to learn about the laws and risk assessments so you can avoid any expensive incidents in your company. The construction industry has one of the highest percentages of workplace accidents, with many being related to falls from heights.
Duties of the risk manager include making certain that all work at heights is planned and organised properly. Anyone working at heights must be trained for the job meaning they have to be competent. A novice or apprentice should not be on a roof unless proper supervision is provided along with health and safety training. Once the risks are assessed, it is time for the employer to provide the appropriate work equipment. If scaffolding is needed it must be in good condition. It also needs to meet regulations for work at height situations. Above all, any equipment or fragile surfaces need to be properly managed and maintained so that safety will always be the priority rather than the timeliness of the work being completed.
There are incidents of short duration work at heights such as fixing one roof tile or adjusting a television aerial, but these small duration projects still need to be maintained properly. To find out more and prevent any work from height incidents at your company take the workstation risk assessment course.
