Working at height

Introduction

Because of the risk of a fall and potential for serious injury when working at height, measures should be taken to protect workers in every stage of work involving work at height. measures to avoid or reduce the risk have to be taken based on a risk assessment. The best option is avoiding working at height by choosing alternative working methods. Where work at height cannot be easily avoided, falls should be prevented by implementing technical measures and selecting the right type of equipment. To further reduce the risk, appropriate personal protective equipment should be used to reduce the distance and consequences of a fall. This article deals with…