Working at Heights
Our safety consultants are here to provide thorough working at heights risk assessments and recommendations.
Our safety consultants are here to provide thorough working at heights risk assessments and recommendations.
Working at heights is legally defined as a “high risk” work and is governed by regulations and codes which stipulate how the work must be undertaken. The term working at heights means any task that is performed at elevation, or in an elevated area. This exposes workers to the risk of falling, or similar and related hazards. Examples of working at heights include:
Working at heights comes with a diverse range of scenarios that could lead to injury for workers. Therefore, stringent measures and processes must be created to manage and eliminate risk where possible. What’s more, expert advice from experienced safety consultants will also ensure that your business remains compliant.
There are several hazards present when working at heights. These various hazards can lead to injury if they are not identified and addressed in a timely manner. They include:
Identifying these hazards early on is essential. When issues are identified, action can be taken to eliminate or manage them, and reduce risk for your workers and anyone in the vicinity of the operation in question.
At Your Safety Partners, our expert safety consultants have a wealth of experience in assessing working at heights processes and conditions and providing actionable reports. Analysing your processes is essential, and we’re here to help identify working at height hazards for your business.
There are numerous benefits to having a working at heights assessment done . These include:
We follow a detailed process to assess your working at heights process, equipment, and environment in the most effective way possible. Our safety consultants have conducted assessments for businesses all over Australia, providing actionable advice and recommendations to promote a safer working environment and ensure compliance with safety laws and regulations.
Our process is adaptable to different environments and industries, but looks a little like this:
If you’d like to speak to our safety experts about working at heights, hazards, and your obligations, we’re always here to help. Simply get in touch with our team today.
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A workplace safety consultant can also ensure the owners and managers of businesses meet their safety compliance requirements. This helps protect them from compensation or legal costs.