FALL PREVENTION & ARREST FALL PREVENTION & ARREST
In 2014 working at heights was classed as one of the highest risk areas for workers in the United Kingdom, with falls from height being the most common cause of fatalities accounting for nearly three in ten fatal injuries to workers (RIDDOR). As we enter 2015 not much has changed and work that requires individuals to operate at heights still remains very dangerous.
In an industry such as Wind Energy where working at heights cannot be avoided, the onus has to be placed on the fall prevention and arrest strategies put in place by companies and individuals operating within the sector to avoid injuries and fatalities. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) the key to fall prevention when working at heights lies in the selection of appropriate safety equipment.
Leading provider of fall arrest safety equipment and work at height safety training provider Safety Technology Ltd looks at the selection and use of safety equipment designed to prevent falls and injuries when working at heights.
THE KEY TO CORRECT EQUIPMENT SELECTION AND USE
SELECTION OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT Selecting the necessary equipment needed to do such an important job, preventing and arresting falls from height, can be a daunting task. By considering both measures that protect everyone at risk (collective protection) and measures that protect only the individual (personal protection), this process can be made much more manageable. In accordance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, it is essential to first address collective fall protection measures.
COLLECTIVE FALL PROTECTION Collective fall protection refers to equipment that does not require the person working at height to act for it to effectively prevent falls. Examples of collective fall prevention includes the installation of guardrails, such equipment would eliminate the fall hazard by restricting access of individuals to the hazardous area.
When installing such systems it is important to communicate with clients and designers to ensure that the system chosen will integrate with the structure and construction process.
However, it is not always possible to eliminate the risk of falls, often the case in Wind Turbine Generators. It is therefore important to also focus on protecting the individual from risk by providing suitable Personal Fall Protection equipment.
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