Risks Involved with Working at Height
Nearly 60% of industry experts in construction believe that workers in the field do not completely comprehend the dangers of working at heights, according to a new survey.
Construction Management Survey Results
98.6% of the 200 construction professionals surveyed agreed that working at height is still a significant safety risk in the sector.
When it comes to the types of equipment that they feel present the most risks the 3 biggest dangers were:
- Ladders (88.8%)
- Mobile access towers (56.6%)
- Scaffolding (41.3%)
Respondents identified three main ways to reduce risks and accidents while working at height.
The top 3:
- Specifying access equipment that is appropriate to the task and in good working order (79%)
- Better work planning to reduce work at height, such as the use of modular building (76.2%)
- Proper use of fall arrest, edge protection and other safety systems (74.1%)
Working at Height Training
It is clear that the primary issue and source of concern in the industry continues to be the risks associated with working at heights. It is apparent that a lack of correct training, regular evaluation and refreshment of training, can increase the risk to individuals.
Eurosafe has been a market leader in the fall protection industry and using this experience can provide a range of marketleading height safety training courses built around workers’ individual requirements and developed to provide them with an appropriate level of training.
The result is a much safer working environment where risks are minimised and there is much greater peace of mind for the building owner, manager, and employer.
For more information about our working at height training courses, please click here.