Work at height refers to any work where there is a risk of falling, especially from heights above 1.8 meters, which can lead to serious injuries or fatalities. Key considerations include assessing risks, using proper equipment and training, and implementing control measures like a permit to work system and the use of harnesses. Falls are the leading cause of death in construction, thus emphasizing the importance of safety precautions and proper supervision.

1. WORKING AT HEIGHT

2. What is work at height?
 Work at height is work in any place, including a place above
or below ground level, where a person could be injured if
they fell from that place. Access and egress to a place of
work can also be work at height.
 All work above 1.8 m is considered as Working at Height

3. WHY MANAGE WORK AT HEIGHT?
 Falls are the leading cause of deaths in the construction
industry.
 Most fatalities occur when employees fall from open-sided
floors and through floor openings.
 Falls from as little as 4 to 6 feet can cause serious injuries and
sometimes death.

4. MAIN HAZARDS OF WORKING AT
HEIGHT
 Fall of People from Height.
 Fall of Material from Height.
 Poor Working platforms.
 Structural Collapse.

5. Considerations before working at height
RISK ASSESSEMENT AND METHOD STATEMENT are
some of the tools we use to identify the hazards and
assess the risks associated with work at height and
necessary precautions required to avoid incidents.
When assessing the risks related to work at height
activities, some of the factors that will need to be
considered include:
 Height of the task location
 Task duration
 Task frequency
 Condition of the work surface.
Work at height activity must not start until all personnel
carrying out the task are trained, fit, and have
acknowledged the risks and aware of the control
measures implemented

6. Considerations before working at height
Before working at height, work through these simple steps:
 Avoid work at height where reasonably practicable to do so
 Where work at height cannot be easily avoided, prevent
falls using either an existing place of work that is already
safe or the right type of equipment.
 Minimize the distance and consequences of a fall, by using
the right type of equipment where the risk cannot be
eliminated

7. CONTROL MEASURES FOR WORKING AT
HEIGHT
Use of Permit to Work System.
 Dedicated Training.
 Close Supervision.
 Provision of Personal Fall protection / arrest
systems.
 Provision of Fall Protection (Guard rails etc.).
 Follow "Three Point Contact" rule while climbing
ladders.
 Do not overload working platforms.

8. Training and Competency:
All work at height working personnel should receive
training prior to start work;
 Competency is to be checked prior to the task.
Supervision:
 Supervisor should always be present at the time of
work;
 Supervisor should make sure all personnel involved
are trained and competent;*
 Conduct START briefing;
 Ensure valid PTW is in place.

9. Full Body Harness:
 Full Body Harness with double Lanyard with single shock
absorber (Self locking/Double action snap hooks);
 Full Body Harness required for any work at or above 1.8m;
 When any worker risks a potential fall of 1.8 meters or
greater;
 When it is obvious that a fall of less than 1.8 meters could
cause injury.

10. Full Body Harness:
The body harness has a 5 point strap system;
 Two lanyards and a single integrated shock absorber,
 Designed to distribute shock load / fall arrest force over the shoulders, thighs,
pelvis, waist, and chest;
 The D-ring should be positioned on the upper back centrally between the
shoulders;
 Lanyard is a fall arrest mechanism which must be capable to withstand a load of
5000 lbs.;
 Flexible line, about 1.8 m in length and at least 1.25 cm (2 inches) in width:
 One lanyard should always be connected before your body moves 100% fall
protection.
Note: People falling from height will almost end up in fatality. A fall from 30meters = 70