Elimination
Perform work from ground level
- Making Safety Simpler
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Working at Height Hazards
Working at a height above grade that increases risk of injury.
Construction Industry Examples
- Working on sloped or slippery roofs
- Working above 3 m/10 ft.
- Using ladders, scaffolding or elevating work platforms
Tips on Identifying
- Prepare for work that will occur at height in case fall hazards are created.
Control Method Examples:
More Effective
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Guardrails of sufficient design
Administrative Controls
Warning lines and barriers, training
PPE
Fall protection harness and equipment
Less Effective