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Posted By John Little
I have been informed that if you work over a height of 2 meters, then a suitable platform or scaffolding must be used. Can someone please point me in the right direction of the Regs that state this?
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Posted By JayJay
Hi John !
The old regs used to stipulate the 2 mtr rule, however the new regs say where there is the risk of falls from any height which can result in personal injury then you must take steps to prevent falls. Statistics have shown over the years that a percentage of falls below the 2 metres have resulted in either major injury or even death, So just follow the risk assessment route and whatever your workers are doing then implement protective and preventative measures. Also follow the hierarchy of equipment used for WAH i,e fixed scaffolds, mewps, mobile towers and ladders/steps. Not forgetting soft landing systems etc. Oh yes and rescue plans. That will give you a bit to think about hopefully.
Regards JJ
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Posted By John Little
Thanks for that JayJay. A lot of work still to be done!
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Posted By Frank Macleod
John,
I have contacted you directwith some possible usefull information.
Regards
Frank
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Posted By Granville Jenkins
Hi John
As jayjay mentions the WAH Regs now apply to any height and the means of access should be considered on the basis of the work to be carried out via a suitable risk assessment.
Ladders are not barred, but operatives should be able to maintain 3 points of contact when carrying out the work - basically both feet and one hand hold, therefore ladders can only generally be used for the simplest of tasks.
If a contractor tells you they are insured for works up to first floor level from a ladder and they have done the job that way for years (grandad's rules) ignore them. If an accident were to occur it will be for you to show that a safe system of work was followed - reliance upon 'grandad's way of working is well out of date and would not be considered to be a safe system of work by the HSE.
Regards
Granville
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Posted By Rauf
Dear John,
I have read your questions and answers provided by another forum members information.
I can only add that in your company HSE manual/section Risk assessment it must be clearly mentioned. You face always different opinion and on practical basis it is not easy also to follow all these rules.
About three point of contact. I can not imagine electrician standing on step ladder can work with one hand.
Please make always judgment other vise safety is not really appreciated.
Best regards
Rauf
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Posted By John Little
Thanks everyone for your responses, very much appreciated.
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