Legislation and Compliance
from height dangerous; seeing that a surface is fragile, saturated or uneven and therefore not suitable for equipment such as ladders to be used on; being aware of other hazards such as falling objects and identifying any objects that may be a risk to other workers. It will also ensure that they can
identify the appropriate auxiliary safety equipment, which can include everything from harness, lanyards, work wear, clothing, as well as supporting ladders and platforms. And of course, it will mean they are
trained in how to operate all of the equipment safely, being able to both erect and dismantle the objects with the minimum risk of injury. At HSS we have seen considerable
growth in training over the past few years in response to increased health and safety legislation and a duty of care from employees to provide their employees with a safer working environment. As well as providing a comprehensive range of off the shelf training solutions for many scenarios, we have also developed a number of more specific training courses such as a power access equipment training course. Furthermore, in partnership with a number of industry associations including IPAF, PASMA, the Ladder Association and City & Guilds, we are able to provide fully certified courses and professional, technical and official advice on the correct equipment to comply with a steadily increasing level of regulation. It’s my view that where working
safely at height is concerned, the key is to manage risks and reduce accidents by ensuring the appropriate level of training and the right equipment is given to those that could potentially be at risk. That’s why at HSS we not only provide equipment that is durable, fully compliant, well maintained, and ready to use, but we also offer a complete training service too. It’s all about helping people to combine educated equipment choice, comprehensive employee training and careful activity assessment in order for them to incorporate a thorough understanding of working safely at height knowledge into every day practice to control and manage the risks.
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