Working at height refers to any work that takes place where a person could fall a distance that can cause personal injury. This includes working on a ladder or flat roof, falling through a fragile surface or even falling into an opening in a floor or a hole in the ground.
The employer (or organisation that controls Work at Height, such as a facilities management company) is required to take responsibility for certain duties of care under the Work at Height Regulations 2005. The regulations state that the employer must ensure that workers have available the appropriate Work at Height equipment, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Workers should also receive appropriate training in the use of that equipment and whilst they are in training with the equipment, they should be properly supervised.
Working at height is one of the biggest causes of fatalities and injuries at work, so its vital employers carry out a height risk assessment to make sure accidents are prevented.
How we can help
Our health and safety consultants will assess your procedures to:
- Identify the risk
- Assess the risk
- Decide on the precautions required
- Record the significant findings
- Review the assessment as necessary
We will evaluate the level of risk and review your procedures accordingly. Get in touch with our team to find out more about our working at height assessments.
Testimonials
Venator
Historically, we have had LEV monitoring done by EEUK, but this was before I joined the company. Since I have been in this role, I have engaged EEUK to do fibre count monitoring on a kiln and we are planning a noise survey too. I have already received the RAMS pack for this job to review prior to the survey which is fabulous, I normally spend a large proportion of time when working with contractors trying to get this information.
EHS Officer
Greencore Group
We have had a long relationship with EEUK due to the quality of the reports that I receive after a visit from EEUK consultants. There is always a very easy to digest summary, but still lots of detail. Another reason is their friendly approach – we have built up a personal relationship, which means that managing the work is made so much easier.
Health & Safety Manager
Newbridge Energy
EEUK have been consummate professionals from the outset. They are always keen to help and quick to offer advice on all queries. We have used EEUK for LEV servicing, Fire Risk assessments and DSEAR risk assessments. Their support team are very helpful, and this is reflected in their onsite services. I can whole heartedly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable, professional and friendly company.
Graduate Health and Safety Engineer
Quality Assured
BAFE SP205-1
At EEUK, we are a BAFE SP205-1 registered company, meaning we make sure the services we offer are of the highest quality.
Accredited within the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS)
EEUK is CHAS accredited. This means we ensure compliance across the different areas of risk management and mitigate risks across the supply chain.
Cyber Essentials
Being Cyber Essentials accredited helps us to guard against the most common cyber threats and demonstrates our commitment to cyber security.
ISO9001 Quality Management
We are ISO 9001 certified which means we are recognised as a company with a strong customer focus, a motivated top management team and processes in place with the aim to continually improve.
ISO14001 – Environmental Management
The ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and provides guidance on how our business impacts the environment.
SafeContractor
We are SafeContractor approved, which means we comply with health and safety legislation – it is recognised as the leading health and safety accreditation by 33,000 contractors in the country.
JOSCAR Registration Mark
The JOSCAR Registration Mark is valued by some of the largest purchasers in the defence community and indicates that we have gone through the process required to demonstrate our commitment and credentials to the industry.
We’re ISO 45001 certified.
ISO 45001 is an international standard for health and safety at work developed by national and international standards committees independent of government.
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