Proactively Help Reduce Risks in the Workplace when Working at Height.

Perhaps you have made changes to your working environment, had a near miss incident or a highlighted risk, it is essential that you take proper precautions when addressing these changes to assess the level of risk and if you are compliant. Both employers and employees have a responsibility under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 for ensuring that all work at height safety is in place and adequate before starting work at height.

Risk Assessment and Training in the workplace

A working at height risk assessment will give you a good idea of the risks your team are exposed to and the controls currently in place. It is an essential requirement when working at height. 

The working at height regulations require that the results of all risk assessment should be recorded and kept on file at the job site. This is important for a couple of reasons. First of all, it protects the company in question if their assessment and safety practices are ever challenged in court. You need to have a record of who performed the inspection, that individual’s qualifications, and what safety practices were implemented as a result.

Secondly, the written record provides the specific solutions needed to mitigate risks. Be this for Fall Protection, Roof Access or Abseiling Solutions such as Davit Arms and Eyebolts.

A written Work at Height Safety Assessment acts as a reference point for further assessments as a job site evolves. The assessment should be updated on a regular basis as the evolution of a job site presents new risks and hazards. How often this update should occur depends on the speed of the job and how quickly new hazards are presenting themselves.

Height Safety Risk Assessment

Updating your original assessment doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be making drastic changes. In some cases you will, while in others you are simply reaffirming what your previous assessments have already stated. Height Safety risk assessments performed properly and thoroughly go on to ensure height safety practices will be implemented in the workplace. Without the proper assessment by a well-qualified inspector, it becomes difficult to keep workers as safe as possible.

In order to help your business comply with legislation and to establish the best solutions for your requirements, Altus Safety can provide expert assistance by carrying out professional site surveys and height safety risk assessments. Call us today to book your Work at Height Safety Assessment 0330 113 0870