{"id":3882,"date":"2022-09-29T14:57:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T14:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liftisa.com\/blog\/guide-to-working-at-height-safely\/"},"modified":"2022-09-29T14:57:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T14:57:02","slug":"guide-to-working-at-height-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liftisa.com\/en\/blog\/guide-to-working-at-height-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to working at height safely"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Working at height remains one of the <\/span>biggest causes of deaths and serious injuries<\/b>. The most common cases include falls from <\/span>Stairs<\/b> and through fragile surfaces. Working at height means working anywhere a person could fall from a distance that could cause personal injury if precautions are not taken. <\/span><\/p>\n

At Liftisa, we are always focused on finding the best solution for our customers. Innovating and improving the product. We have a <\/span>Large, new, modern fleet<\/b>, of lifting platforms for people and material, from the best brands. Specialists in lifting platforms for low-height work. We are committed to offering companies solutions that improve the <\/span>safety, productivity and efficiency of the equipment<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the legislation for work at height?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The aim of legislation for work at height is to <\/span>prevent accidents<\/b> that can lead to death and injury caused by a fall from a height. The regulation applies to everyone who employs or controls work at height. This could also include facility managers or building owners who may hire others to work at height. <\/span><\/p>\n

The first step is for employers and those in control to assess <\/span>the risks<\/b> first. Factors to consider include <\/span>task height, duration, and frequency<\/b>. As well as the condition of the surface to be worked, whether it is indoor or outdoor. <\/span><\/p>\n

The law says that you must ensure that:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. All work at height is <\/span>planned and organized<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. People who work at height are <\/span>competent<\/b> and have received the <\/span> appropriate training<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The <\/span>risks<\/b> of working at height are assessed and the <\/span> appropriate work equipment<\/b> is used .<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The risks of working on or near <\/span>fragile surfaces <\/b>are properly managed.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. The equipment used for work at height is inspected and has been maintained <\/span> .<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Here you can find <\/span>an online guide<\/b><\/a> prepared by the<\/span> National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (INSST)<\/b> to help comply with the safe use of equipment for work at height.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Good practices while working at height<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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    How do you decide if someone is “competent” to work at height? <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Those who work at height must have the relevant skills, knowledge and experience. If they are being trained, they should always work under the supervision of someone competent. <\/span><\/p>\n

    What can you do to protect your operators? <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    First, always consider measures that protect everyone at risk (collective protection) rather than measures that only protect at the individual level (personal protection). On the one hand, <\/span>collective protection<\/b> It is equipment that does not require the action of the person working at height to be effective, such as a railing. On the other hand <\/span> Personal protection <\/b>It is a team that requires the individual to act in order to be effective. An example would be correctly fitting a safety harness and connecting it to an anchor point with a lanyard. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    What should be taken into account when planning work at height? <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

    For your operators to work in the safest way, you must:<\/span><\/p>\n