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Working At Heights 6 Equipment For Safety
Work at height has always been prone to accidents, almost 60% of accidents happening at
work places happen to those workers who work at height. In layman language, work at
height happens when a worker works at height i.e. above sea level where special tools are
required to even reach to the working height. Work which comes under working at height
typically include white washing, windows cleaning of skyscrapers, construction work, bill
boards, HVAC installation of a building or cable installations etc.
Since working at heights requires the workers to work at height where there are huge
chances of having a fall resulting in causality or even death. Both Government and private
contractors are aware of this fact and have worked together to chalk a plan to reduce the
accident percentage. Many reforms like making a few courses mandatory and usage of
safety equipment compulsory before the work begins at site are important steps to curb
fatalities. These are the 6 equipment’s which should be always used before work at height
begins:
1. Harness: The most important equipment for any worker who works at height. The
worker basically sits in it and is then suspended in air for the working. The harness
covers the worker from legs to waist giving him complete protection against any fall.
This equipment is even made mandatory for workers of billboard and cleaning
industry.
2. Helmet: The most common yet most unused equipment in this industry. Helmet
basically protects head from any damage resulting out of a fall. Helmet must be
always worn and should be tightly strapped on the face ensuring that it does not fall
off.
3. Ropes: Ropes are basic equipment for this work style. Workers since ages have tied
themselves across it before working. The ropes should be checked for any damage or
cuts and it should be free from any defects.
4. Pulleys: This is revolutionary equipment which is used when a worker needs to be
lifted up. A pulley reduces human efforts and also ensures the safety of the worker
as use of mechanical equipment reduces human error.
5. Fall arrest blocks: Workers wear a special jacket with a loop, fall arrest blocks are
tied to it to ensure that in case of any fall this suspends the worker in air and
prevents him/her hitting the ground thus saving lives.
6. Gloves: They provide the required grip to the worker’s hand. It makes the grip strong
thereby reducing number of accidents.
These are 6 equipments for working at height which must be always used. All these are
justified when one is fully expert in working on heights. That is why Australia has great
working on heights courses which not just safeguard human life safety but also teach how to
get the best mileage of usage of equipment to work at height.

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Working at heights equipments for safety

  • 1. Working At Heights 6 Equipment For Safety Work at height has always been prone to accidents, almost 60% of accidents happening at work places happen to those workers who work at height. In layman language, work at height happens when a worker works at height i.e. above sea level where special tools are required to even reach to the working height. Work which comes under working at height typically include white washing, windows cleaning of skyscrapers, construction work, bill boards, HVAC installation of a building or cable installations etc. Since working at heights requires the workers to work at height where there are huge chances of having a fall resulting in causality or even death. Both Government and private contractors are aware of this fact and have worked together to chalk a plan to reduce the accident percentage. Many reforms like making a few courses mandatory and usage of safety equipment compulsory before the work begins at site are important steps to curb fatalities. These are the 6 equipment’s which should be always used before work at height begins: 1. Harness: The most important equipment for any worker who works at height. The worker basically sits in it and is then suspended in air for the working. The harness covers the worker from legs to waist giving him complete protection against any fall. This equipment is even made mandatory for workers of billboard and cleaning industry. 2. Helmet: The most common yet most unused equipment in this industry. Helmet basically protects head from any damage resulting out of a fall. Helmet must be always worn and should be tightly strapped on the face ensuring that it does not fall off. 3. Ropes: Ropes are basic equipment for this work style. Workers since ages have tied themselves across it before working. The ropes should be checked for any damage or cuts and it should be free from any defects.
  • 2. 4. Pulleys: This is revolutionary equipment which is used when a worker needs to be lifted up. A pulley reduces human efforts and also ensures the safety of the worker as use of mechanical equipment reduces human error. 5. Fall arrest blocks: Workers wear a special jacket with a loop, fall arrest blocks are tied to it to ensure that in case of any fall this suspends the worker in air and prevents him/her hitting the ground thus saving lives. 6. Gloves: They provide the required grip to the worker’s hand. It makes the grip strong thereby reducing number of accidents. These are 6 equipments for working at height which must be always used. All these are justified when one is fully expert in working on heights. That is why Australia has great working on heights courses which not just safeguard human life safety but also teach how to get the best mileage of usage of equipment to work at height.