If you work at height, whether it be once a year or multiple times a month, you have a duty to partake or provide work at height training. This is a legal duty under The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974. It is essential that anyone who works from height is 'competent' in doing so.
Read on to find out more about work at height training and why it's important for the health and safety of yourself and your peers when working at height!
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At Safety Harness Direct, we understand and care about your safety when working at height. If you work at height frequently, you will be well aware of the dangerous risks that come with this type of work. To give you the essential information you need to safely work at height, we have put together a complete guide for your convenience.
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When using a safety harness, there are a few important things to remember. In this blog, we've put together things you should know about a safety harness to help you use one effectively and safely when working at height.
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If you frequently work from height, then you may be wondering what clothing you should wear with a safety harness and how to do it safely. There are many resources available online concerning how to safely wear a safety harness, but what about your clothing? Here are a few safety harness clothing tips to keep in mind when working at height...
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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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