Working at Height
Accessing and working at height are significant operational safety issues for many building services contractors. The ECA works with the HSE and other industry bodies and equipment providers, to help contractors and to ensure safe working practices.
Contractors will find a range of useful information and guidance on safe work at height on the HSE website. This website also features WAIT, the ‘Work at height Access equipment Information Toolkit’, which can help contractors to assess the risks and select the right equipment for the job.
Ladder Safety
To help you make sure you use the right type of ladder, and that you know how to use it safely, the HSE website has updated guidance on staying safe when using ladders at work. It now includes:
- more detail on competency, and what that means for ladder users and those managing ladder use on site
- key safety advice for using telescopic ladders
- practical tips for using combination and multi-purpose ladders
- good practice for securing ladders