4 Essential Tips for Work at Height Safety At Infinite
Access Services , this month’s blog details how we ensure Rope Access / Work
at Height is carried out in a safe manner. For more information, don’t hesitate
to call us in Liverpool 0151
662 0321 .
Conducting A Thorough Risk Assessment A thorough risk assessment is the foundation for all safe
work at height. Our team will conduct
site visits to identify and assess the risks associated with the work at height
activities and take steps to eliminate or control those risks.
This includes considering factors such as the height of the
work, location of the work, duration of the project, and the equipment needed.
Once the risks are identified, appropriate measures are taken to prevent falls,
such as providing suitable fall prevention or protection measures. We do this by installing rope access systems
using our IRATA L3 supervision to oversee all works, providing high standards
of personal protective equipment and training.
Providing Appropriate Equipment Providing appropriate equipment is crucial to ensuring work
at height safety. Our teams are provided with the very best equipment available
for work at height projects. All of our
equipment meets the necessary safety standards and is appropriate for the
specific task at hand.
Examples of equipment that may be needed for rope access /
work at height include full body harnesses, low stretch ropes, temporary anchor
systems. The equipment must also be regularly inspected and maintained to
ensure that it is safe for use.
Inspections must be carried out at intervals no greater than 6 months by
trained and competent equipment examiners.
Trained Workers Training our workers is a vital part of ensuring work at
height safety. Our workers are trained to the highest industry standards in how
to work safely at height using IRATA techniques. This includes how to use equipment safely,
how to identify and avoid hazards, and how to respond in an emergency.
All workscopes are fully planned including detailed
Rescue Plans for working at height. Our
teams train regularly in how to conduct rescues safely and effectively.
The training should also cover any relevant regulations
and guidelines, such as the Work at Height Regulations 2005 in the UK. As
employers we also provide regular refresher training to ensure that our
workers' skills and knowledge are up to date.
Implement Safe Work Practices Implementing safe work practices is another essential aspect
of ensuring work at height safety. We must ensure that our workers follow safe
work practices such as using the appropriate equipment, following proper
procedures, and maintaining good housekeeping.
Our workers carry out continual dynamic risk assessments during
our projects and are encouraged take steps to minimise risks. We have a positive safety culture and believe
in ensuring everyone involved should go home safe every night.
We believe in doing
it right, every time, even when no-one is watching
Contact Infinite Access Services For more information about how to work at height, contact Infinite
Access Services. Call us in Liverpool on 0151
662 0321 . Alternatively, you can make an enquiry via our contact
form .
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