Falls From Height
Falls from height are the single biggest cause of death and one of the biggest causes of serious injury in the workplace today. For workers that need to operate quickly and effectively at height, fall protection is a major issue. This is going to become increasingly important as regulatory authorities introduce ever-stricter governing rules.
- Where height safety should be implemented
- The systems that are acceptable for use
- Who is responsible for ensuring worker safety
Specialist teams are trained and equipped for falls from height to provide vital safety advice to clients about their individual needs. Specifically focussing on the versatility of systems suitable for horizontal, vertical, inclined, and curved structures. Addressing the differing demands of modern architecture, heritage buildings, and industrial environments.
Are you Responsible?
The answer could well be and most probably is ‘yes’. According to Health and Safety Legislation, these people are considered ‘duty holders’ who are responsible for ensuring adequate fall protection and may potentially be liable in the event of an accident.
- Designer
- Health & Safety Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Planning Supervisor
- Principle Contractors / Sub–Contractors
- Client / Building Owner
What you can do
There are three key stages to be considered for worker safety for falls from height.
- Eliminate the risk – Install plant and equipment in safe locations where there is no risk of a fall.
- Guard the Hazard – Provide a parapet or guardrail to eliminate the fall hazard.
- Protect the Worker – Accept that the environment does present a risk for falls from height and so protect the worker using a fall arrest or fall restraint system