Working at Height

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A safety harness and appropriate fall arrest device must be worn when working above ground where scaffolding is not provided. It is also required when working on platforms where there is a danger of falling, including elevating work platforms, such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts.

Hands rails, toe-boards and knee rails must be provided for work platforms over two metres high.
Safety harnesses and fall protection equipment shall also be used when working in tanks, silos, product bins and other places where falls may occur.

If you are required to work at heights, appropriate training will be provided to you. No persons are to work at heights without appropriate training and authorisation.

Ladders

Where work cannot be done at ground level or from an appropriate work platform and a ladder is required to be used. The following conditions apply.
A ladder shall be:
• In good condition and not painted (Paint can hide faults or fatigue fractures that may prove dangerous.).
• Able to extend at least one metre above the platform to be reached.
• Used at a slope no greater than one in four. and
• No metal ladders are to be used for live electrical work.

Place the ladder on a firm footing. Never rest a ladder against an unsecured or moving object. Securely fasten the top of the ladder to prevent sideways movement.

Use stepladders in the correct manner. Do not use machinery, crates, or other objects as makeshift ladders.