Simple Rules to Follow When Working at Heights
Injury occurring due to falls from a significant height is the largest cause for deaths occurring in working at heights workplaces. Approximately most of the fatal causalities occur due to falling from a height each year. Many construction companies are fined for violating rules after a worker falls from a height and gets seriously injured. In spite of using a fall arrest system there is a risk of fall from working at heights. To avoid accidents a few simple rules have been mentioned here. When taken care of this many injuries and falls can be avoided and employee’s safety can be ensured. The foremost rule to keep in mind is that, it is always best to avoid working at heights where ever it is not necessary. If the work can be accomplished well using a long stretchable handle attachable to the tool why climb up to work in a height? There is another option available. Even better if the object itself can be lowered to the ground and you can work on it and place it back. It is wise to...