3.4 - Protection of falls from height
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In accordance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and given that for deck installation ‘avoid work at height’ and ‘use work equipment to prevent falls’ is not reasonably practicable, all contracts need to adopt a system of work that ‘minimises the distance and consequence of a fall’. Typical methods of fall arrest used are safety netting for steel frame structures or, airbags or similar for other support situations. Where safety netting is provided by SMD, this will be undertaken by FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training trade association and training body) trained personnel. The contract-specific method statement and risk assessment will detail the preferred methods for both fall arrest and installation.
Passive collective fall protection should always be selected over personal protection, such as harnesses and running lines.
Other items within 3.0 - Health and Safety:-
- 3.1 - Management & supervision
- 3.2 - Documentation
- 3.3 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 3.4 - Protection of falls from height
- 3.5 - Trained and competent workforce
- 3.6 - DO's for associated trades
