Behavioural Safety Working At Height. Agenda 1. What is work at height ? 2. Why we must control work at height 3. Using ladders safely 4. Common causes.
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Behavioural SafetyBehavioural Safety
Working At Height
Agenda Agenda
1. What is work at height ?
2. Why we must control work at height
3. Using ladders safely
4. Common causes of falls
5. Stepladders
What Is Work At Height ? What Is Work At Height ?
Work at height is work in any place, including a place at, above or
below ground level, where a person could be injured if they fell from
that place. Access and egress to a place of work can also be work at
height.
Examples of work activities that are classified as working at height
include :
• working on a flat roof
• working from a ladder
• working at ground level adjacent to an open excavation
• working near or adjacent to fragile materials.
Why We Must Control Work At HeightWhy We Must Control Work At Height
Latest figures show that 46 people died from a fall from height at
work in 2005/06. This is the lowest number on record, but falls
from height remain the most common kind of accident causing
fatal injuries. The number of people who have suffered major
injury as a result of a fall has also reduced, from 3799 in 2004/05
to 3351 in 2005/06.
Falls from height are the most common cause of fatal injury
and the second most common cause of major injury to
employees, accounting for around 15% of all such injuries.
Using Ladders Safely Using Ladders Safely
When can ladders be used ?
• Ladders can be used if after assessing the risks the use of more suitable
work equipment is not justified because of the low risk and short
duration.
• Short duration is taken to be between 15 and 30 minutes depending
upon
the task.
• Ladders can also be used for low risk work where there are
features on the site that mean a ladder must be used.
Common Causes of Falls Common Causes of Falls
Common causes of falls include those where:
You can help prevent this type of fall if you:
Keep your body centred within the ladder The user over-reaches
Always keep three points of contact with the ladder
Keep the rungs clean and in good condition
Wear non-slip footwear, if necessary clean the soles before using the ladder
Are fit to work at height
Are trained to use a ladder
Keep three points of contact with the ladder
The user slips from the ladder
Make sure the rungs are horizontal
Position the ladder correctly on a firm, level surface
Check the feet of the ladder daily
Fasten the ladder at top and bottom The ladder wobbles, slips and falls
Rest the ladder on a firm surface at the top
Position the ladder properly, use the 1 in 4 rule for leaning ladders
Do not exceed the maximum weight limit on the ladder
The ladder breaks
Only carry light materials or tools (up to 10kg)
Is a ladder right for the job ?
If you are not sure that it is right to use a ladder speak to your Line Manager or the Safety Representative.
StepLadders StepLadders
Before Use
• Before you use a stepladder, first ask yourself: am I fit to work at
height?
Then think about the condition and the position of the ladder.
• A stepladder in good condition has:• Feet firmly attached
• Clean treads
• Secure locking devices
• Secure fastenings when it is extended
• A stepladder in a good position:• Is fully open
• Is locked into place
• Will not move at the bottom.
• Stands on a surface that is: • firm • level (see the diagrams below for safe limits on slopes) • clear • dry • not slippery
StepLadders StepLadders
In Use
• Only work on a stepladder for a maximum of 15 - 30 minutes at a time
• Only carry light materials and tools (up to 10 kg)
• Do not overreach – make sure your belt buckle (navel) stays within the
stiles
• Keep both feet on the same rung or step throughout the task
• Make sure you have a safe handhold available on the steps
• Avoid side-on working
Questions?Questions?
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