Working at Height
Work at height is the biggest single cause of fatal and serious injury in the construction industry, particularly on smaller projects. Over 60% of deaths during work at height involve falls from ladders, scaffold, working platforms and roof edges and through fragile roofs or rooflights.
Employers and the self employed are required by law to:
- Follow the risk assessments you have carried out for work at height and ensure all work at height is planned, organised and carried out by competent people;
- Follow the hierarchy for managing risks from work at height - take steps to avoid, prevent or reduce risks;
- Choose the right work equipment and select collective measures to prevent falls (such as guardrails and working platforms) before other measures which may only mitigate the distance and consequences of a fall (such as nets or airbags) or which may only provide personal protection from a fall.
Brandon Hire offer Working at Height courses to make sure you understand the regulations and how to work safely, including:
- How to recognise a problem
- Provide safe systems of work
- Choose appropriate equipment
Our courses include Working at Height, MEWPs Training, Ladders and Steps, Harness Awareness and Lanyard Training and you can find out more at brandontraining.co.uk.
The experienced staff in our branches can also offer advice on the most appropriate safety equipment to use in line with the regulations, such as guardrails, working platforms and air bags.
To find out more about HAV talk to your regional HAV Specialist by contacting your local Brandon Hire. Call Target Risk on 0117 971 8527 or email: targetrisk@brandonhire.co.uk
