A safety harness is an invaluable piece of personal protection equipment (PPE) that could save your life when you’re working at height. Harnesses can be used as part of a fall arrest system that catches you mid-fall, or as part of a fall restraint system that prevents you from falling in the first place.
However, safety harnesses can only do their job if they’re fitted correctly. In order to ensure that your safety harness will actually keep you safe, follow our step-by-step guide on how to fit a safety harness.
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The majority of work-at-height fatalities involve falls from ladders, working platforms, roof edges, etc. Because of this, employers and self-employed contractors must carry out comprehensive working at height risk assessments to identify possible hazards and determine what precautions are needed.
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When it comes to fall protection systems, ensuring the safety of workers at height is paramount. Anchor points serve as the foundation of fall protection systems, providing the necessary support to arrest falls and prevent serious injuries / fatalities.
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What does 'working at height' mean?
Working at height means any type of work situation where – if the proper precautions were not taken – a person could fall from one level to another, resulting in personal injury.
Falls from height are among the leading causes of injury and death at work. Those who work on ladders and fragile surfaces are especially at risk. That's why work at height is subject to so many rules and regulations.
But you don't have to be on top of a skyscraper to be 'working at height'. Many of the same rules apply even when you're only a few inches off the ground.
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