Working at Height

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Objective of Working at Height Training Course

Industrial hygiene training course objective to create a safer work environment by preventing health issues and injuries. Workers learn to recognize potential hazards such as chemical, biological, physical and ergonomic factors that may arise in various industries. By promoting a culture of safety and proactive hazard management, industrial hygiene training enhances organizational efficiency, reduces absenteeism due to injury and fosters worker’s morale and productivity.

Working at Height Course Module

AERIAL WORK PLATFORM

TIME DURATION 16 MINUTES 45 SECONDS

Aerial work platforms are powerful machines that help in construction projects and used in almost all industries. If used correctly, these equipment can provide quick and easy access, to work areas that are difficult to reach. In this training aid, we will discuss the basic introduction to aerial work platforms, various uses, types, hazards associated with platforms, and how can we keep ourselves safe, while using Aerial work platforms. Aerial work platforms may have different types of platform, which can be supported by scissors, masts or booms.

FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

TIME DURATION 38 MINUTES 58 SECONDS

In the construction industry, falls from height are one of the most common causes of injuries, and account for the highest proportion of work-related fatalities resulting from accidents every year. Falls from almost any height can result in serious injuries or death. Therefore, it’s essential that all work at height is adequately considered and the correct control measures are applied. Fall protection equipment is essential when working at height to prevent or mitigate the risk of falls and protect workers from injuries.

FLOOR OPENING

TIME DURATION 11 MINUTES 7 SECONDS

Working at height, whether in construction, maintenance, or other industries, often involves encountering floor and wall openings. These openings can vary widely in purpose and design, from stairwells and mezzanines to elevator shafts and windows. While these features provide access, light, and functionality within a building, they can also pose significant safety challenges for workers who operate near or around them. A third of these falls occur when workers run into misplaced or missing floor and wall covers.

LADDER SAFETY

TIME DURATION 19 MINUTES 10 SECONDS

Ladders are possibly man’s oldest and most universally used tool, for the purpose of gaining access to another level. Each year, many people die or left disabled as a result of workplace ladder accidents. In the United States, one person is killed almost every day by falling from a ladder totaling to approximately 300 deaths and 130,000 serious injuries in single year. Worker’s can prevent, or reduce these accidents or injuries, by a little common sense, when choosing, inspecting, climbing, setting up and using ladder.

SAFE USE OF SCAFFOLD

TIME DURATION 14 MINUTES 43 SECONDS

Scaffold is defined as an elevated, temporary work platform. Large number of construction workers, work on scaffolds frequently. Protecting these workers from scaffold-related accidents would prevent a number of injuries and deaths every year. Scaffolding is used in construction, alteration, routine maintenance and renovation. When properly erected and maintained, scaffolding provides workers safe access to work areas, level and stable working platforms and temporary storage for tools and materials.

TIME DURATION 24 MINUTES 39 SECONDS

Work at height is defined as any workplace activity conducted, at, above or below ground level, where there is a risk of an employee being injured falling from any height. Falls from height are one of the biggest causes of workplace fatalities and major injuries. More Than 30% of industrial accidents are because of falls from height out of which almost 60% of falls resulted in a death. Working at height is a hazardous activity and operatives can be exposed to risks associated with working at height whilst undertaking daily activities.

WORKING SAFELY ON FRAGILE ROOF

TIME DURATION 9 MINUTES 53 SECONDS

Working on fragile roof at height is risky activity due to high probability of damage to roof as the fragile roof is not designed to withstand the load of workers. Fall from height is the foremost cause of death in construction work. Falls through fragile roof surfaces are one of the biggest causes of serious injuries. Effective precautions must be taken for all work on or near fragile surfaces. Accidents can be avoided as long as suitable equipment is used and those carrying out the work are provided with adequate training and supervision.