Why do we need Training?
Falls from height kill more people in construction than any other cause. In Ireland over the last ten years deaths in construction have fallen, yet the number of fatalities caused by falls from height is rising. Many fatal falls are from 4 metres or less. Safe systems of work must be in place for any work at height to protect workers.
For any work at height which involves the use of a harness, a rescue plan must be in place.
Work at Height must be planned
Tasks should be planned to avoid work at height. If work at height cannot be avoided then equipment or other control measures must be used to prevent the risk of a fall. If the risk of a fall cannot be eliminated measures must be implemented to minimise the distances and consequences of a fall should one occur.