Working at Heights

Introduction

 
Falls from heights can cause very serious and sometimes fatal injuries. You must identify tasks that place staff, students or others at risk of a fall from heights and;
      • Determine if the task can be performed another way e.g. cleaning roof gutters with a blower/vacuum attachment that can be operated from the ground
      • If heights must be accessed, the activity must have controls or systems in place to prevent falls.
 
The safe method of work for working at heights should include:
      • A risk assessment for each activity
      • Development of safe work procedures for staff to follow
      • Appropriate equipment provided and maintained
      • Provision of training to staff if required