Working at Height – Compensating for the Obvious Dangers
There is little doubt that working at height has an inherent danger factor. The simple laws of gravity imply that a human being of body mass will plummet quickly to the ground (or next stable structure that will meet with the downward force created by the fall). As the height from which the human falls increases, so does the downward velocity of the fall, thus the human dangers will increase proportionately with ever increasing heights.
Equipment, Training and Applications
Any business that has employees working at height has a legal and moral obligation to ensure that such employees are: (1) adequately trained and qualified for working at height (2) supported by the correct equipment (3) able to get the best rescue/medical attention should it be required.
It is absolutely vital that persons working at height receive the appropriate training. Industrial training includes working on cranes, rooftops and towers, unprotected edges and wind turbines. Access training includes working in suspension (from ropes) and climbing structures via protected/unprotected routes. When selecting equipment, it should be remembered that good equipment saves lives – do not compromise on quality! Rescue training provides an on-hand back up to those working at height. Such training includes abseil, self evacuation and lifting/lowering systems. Where these three key elements are brought together correctly, people working at height can do so effectively in the knowledge that the inherent dangers of the job have been taken care of.
Heightworks are the Height Experts
If you require a training provider with years of experience of working at height, visit www.heightworks.com. Their courses are run by qualified IRATA trainers with vast experience of working at height and its multiple applications. Their training includes rescue and first aid training. They also have access to quality equipment. They also offer professional rope access teams to carry out a variety of bespoke services.
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