When you're working at height, there are a lot of different risks that you need to consider. Working at height is precarious, and if you need to take equipment or materials up with you, then you need to work out how you can do so safely. We always recommend that you conduct a thorough risk assessment before you do any work at height. This risk assessment will allow you to identify possible dangers and put the correct safety equipment and precautions in place to minimise the risk of an accident or injury.
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Whether you're taking up climbing for the first time, or you're already a seasoned climber who's looking to learn more about fall theory, this handy guide will answer the following questions:
- What is fall factor?
- Why is fall factor important?
- How do you calculate fall factor?
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MEWP is an acronym for mobile elevated work platform. In the construction industry, MEWPs are used to access hard-to-reach places such as telegraph poles and scaffolding. There's a diverse range of mobile elevated work platforms on the market, but almost all of them will require you to wear some kind of height safety equipment such as a safety harness.
Today we're going to take a closer look at some of the most common MEWPs in the business before we delve into the types of safety equipment you should be using when you're working with a MEWP.
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What is a work at height rescue plan?
A work at height rescue plan is essential for all companies, businesses and workplaces where employees work at height. Employees are working at height if they:
- work above ground or floor level
- could fall from an edge, opening or surface
- could fall from ground level into an opening or hole in the ground
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