This document discusses working at heights and associated risks. It notes that working at heights refers to any work where a fall could cause injury, including above, at, or below ground level. Falls are a leading cause of fatalities in construction. Common factors that lead to falls include inadequate protective equipment, unstable work platforms, unbarricaded openings, improper safety harness use, lack of rescue training, and unsafe scaffolding. Objects falling from heights also present risks and can be caused by unsecured tools/materials, lack of toe boards or netting, and cluttered work areas. External risks like wind, heat stress, and instability also threaten safety for those working at heights. The document outlines signage, rescue plans, and employee

1. Work At Height
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2. Working at height means, working in any place where, if precautions are not taken , a person
could fall and injure themselves. This includes places above, at or below ground level.
Working at Height
Working above ground level Working at below ground level Working at low height Working at low height

3. Working at Heights does not only occur in building and construction. It can occur in other
sectors and everyday situations such as:
Working at Height
Agriculture Window Cleaning Painting Oil and Gas
Installation
Transport

4.  Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in
the construction industry.
 An average of 362 fatal falls occurred
each year from 1995 to 1999, with the
trend on the increase.
 The cost of care for injuries related to
falls is a financial burden for the entire
construction industry.
Fall Statistics

5. Structural Steel
9%
Floors,
Loading
Docks, Ground
Level 4%
Non-moving
Vehicles 3%
Roofs 37%
Other 12%
Scaffolds 20%
Ladders 15%
Where Do Falls Occur

6. People Falling from Heights
Falls from heights are the leading cause of work-related
fatalities and accounts for most of the serious injuries in the
workplace.
Hazard Identification
Workers can easily fall and be fatally
injured if they are not wearing adequate
personal protective equipment
Scaffolding collapses because it wasn’t
inspected before use
Common factors leading to incidents and
injuries include:
• Workers wearing inadequate personal
protective equipment
RISK: falling/injury/death
• Unstable working platforms are used
RISK: falling
• Fragile work surfaces or openings not
barricaded off
RISK: falling through
• Untrained workers incorrectly using safety
harness and lifeline
RISK: falling/injury/death
• Workers not trained in rescue of fall victims
RISK: permanent injury or more people
being injured
• Scaffolding not inspected before use
RISK: being defective and collapsing
• Equipment inadequate or not maintained
RISK: equipment being defective and
breaking, leading to fall

7. Objects Falling from Heights
Items such as tools, equipment and materials falling from heights onto people are just as
dangerous as falls and lead to fatalities. From height, even a small piece of concrete or a single
bolt or spanner can seriously hurt or kill someone.
Hazard Identification
An untidy factory walkway increases the
risk of falling objects
A tidy walkway means easy
access in and out
Common factors leading to incidents and injuries from
falling objects:
• Work surfaces cluttered and material not secured
RISK: Being blown off by the wind
• Tools/ equipment not secured
RISK: Being dropped or kicked off
• No toe boards on walkways and edges
RISK: Items being kicked or rolling off the edge
• No Netting
RISK: No catchment or barrier for falling objects
• Workers not trained in rescue of fall victims
RISK: Permanent injury or more people being
injured
• Workers not wearing hard hats in high risk areas
RISK: Injury by falling objects

9. External factors such as wind, heat stress, structural instability and worker factors should all be
considered along with control requirements as they can be the cause of falls leading to injury.
External Factors
Blowing sand causes poor visibility
Wind can blow materials or
workers off
One of the most important
environmental factors when working at
heights is wind.
• Wind usually gets stronger the higher
up you go.
• Semi-constructed buildings can create
potentially dangerous funneling
effects.
• Wind can blow off materials and
even workers.
Other external factors that should
be considered and included in a
safe system of work are:
• Heat stress and dehydration of
workers working at heights.
• Dust and blowing sand – causes
poor visibility and instability.
• Building movement.
• Vertigo – dizziness and feelings of
instability when working at heights.
Heat Stress

28. Warning Signs

32.  Informed to site Foreman and Site HSE staff.
 Call at First Aid Station (+92 317 1173355) in case any medical
emergency.
 Provide these information when call for help.
 Name
 Location
 Type of Injury
Rescue Plan

33.  Follow the site safety rules.
 Follow the instructions written / displayed on sign boards.
 Participate in the daily TBTs.
 Protect yourself and others from the hazards.
 Use the proper PPEs.
 Follow the foreman instructions.
 Inform all the Unsafe Act / Unsafe Conditions to site HSE staff.
 Inform all the incidents / accidents to site HSE staff.
Employee’s Responsibility