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O P E R A T I V E S T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 4

18 Working at Height

18.1 What is ‘work at height’?

A place is ‘at height’ if a person could be injured falling from it, even if it
is at or below ground level.

Employees may have to carry out a task which requires means of access
or egress at height. To enable you to do this safely, suitable equipment
has been supplied either by the Company or the vehicle / machinery
manufacturers in accordance with The Working at Height Regulations
2005.

You must always ensure that you have safe means to reach any job off
ground level. Ladders are acceptable for quick repairs or maintenance,
but you must ensure that they are stable and where appropriate secured.
If the task at hand will take longer to complete, then a platform tower or
hydraulic platform must be used. If you are unsure of how to erect or
dismantle a platform tower or operate a hydraulic platform, you must ask
your immediate manager to ensure you are properly trained in erecting,
mounting, dismounting and dismantling of tower platforms and the
correct use of the hydraulic platform or Mobile Elevated Work Platform
(MEWPS).

Never work above 2 metres unless:

You have completed a risk assessment and discussed the job
with your colleagues and manager.
You have fall prevention or protection measures in place
You have inspected your equipment to ensure it is safe and
undamaged.
You wear a safety harness fastened to a suitable anchor point
if the task requires it.
Your hard hat is fitted with a chin strap and you are wearing it

Access or working at height MUST NOT involve:

the use of a loading shovel bucket, Pallet forks etc
the roof of a vehicle – such as a van, truck or dumper
any other improvised method.
Fixed ladders or catwalks are the most suitable method of gaining access and working at
height, and should be installed where regular access is necessary.

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