Working at Heights
Working at heights is considered a high-risk activity according to WHS legislation and compliance codes, with different heights and different environments requiring licences, risk control procedures for falls prevention, and documentation such as a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS). Knowing your rights and responsibilities for working at heights is an area we specialise in, ensuring all your bases are covered for high risk work.
Having trouble with your Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)? Developing SWMS can be costly, time consuming and complicated. Walker Safety Services can save you money, time and the frustration by helping you develop SWMS that meet all relevant legislation, and are specific to the work you are doing. Click here if you want to save money and time so you can focus on doing what you do best.
Any work that is performed at a height of more than 2 meters is classed as high risk work. A fall from height can result in a serious injury or death to you or your staff.
Falls from heights can be avoided by using using passive fall protection and by identifying the hazards associated with the tasks. Assessing the risks will help to eliminate or control the hazards. Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS’s) are a legal and effective way of identifying hazards, assessing the risks, and implementing control measures for high risk work.
Walker Safety Services can assist you with choosing the right fall protection system for the job and ensure that SWMS’s and other safety documentation is correctly developed and used in compliance with current OH&S legislation. Contact us today to find out more and to claim your free 1 hour consultation.
WSS can also ensure that contractors are inducted correctly and meet all the relevant safety legislation requirements.
