1. Working at Height

2. Falls from a height are the most common cause of fatal injury
Working at height
Falls from a height are the most common cause of fatal injury !
Person falling
Falls can be above or below ground level
Equipment being used at height
falling onto someone below

3. Working at height Common causes of accidents when working at height:
Failure to recognise a problem
Not providing a safe system to carry out work at height

4. Working at height Control measures: Avoid working at height
Use equipment to prevent falls whilst carrying out work
Use equipment to minimise the distance or injury should a fall occur