Be extremely careful when performing work at height. After all, in any unforeseen event or accident, the worker will be at very high ground level. Therefore, any accident tends to be much more serious and harmful – possibly leading to death.
The occurrences of accidents at height are caused by non-compliance with the Regulatory Norms, especially NR 35. This standard determines the minimum requirements and protective measures for work at height, including the organization, planning, and execution, seeking to ensure the health and safety of workers who are directly or indirectly involved in this activity. When it comes to working at height, it is essential to have redoubled attention!
All control measures must be based on solid evidence when doing the Risk Analysis, and granting Work Permitsxs. The risks must be detailed, according to each step of the activities. FInd below some measures to avoid risks during work at height:
Training workers and granting authorizations
First step: workers must be qualified to perform activities at height, that is, they need to be trained. In addition, they also need to be authorized, which means that the worker has to have a health certificate showing he is fit for the activity, after proper evaluation.
Check the equipment and PPE that will be used
Check the origin of the equipment, if they have certifications (such as the CA – Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of Labor) and perform routine inspections, which must be done by trained personnel before each use, following the guidelines described below. If any of the items below is noticed on the harness or lanyard, the product must be discarded immediately:
Laces (straps): signs of tearing, perforation, abrasion, melting or cutting
Seams: thread breakage or unseams
Metal components: deformation, locking, breaking, cracking or corrosion
Impact indicator: broken
Shock absorber: broken
Plus, of course, making sure that all your PPE is being used correctly. Some PPE that are used in work at height: harness, lifeline, lanyard, helmet, ropes, steel oval carabiner, etc…
Risk Analysis
A risk analysis of the site is extremely important for the safety of work at height, because this way one can have a broad vision and anticipate possible unforeseen events that may happen, reducing the risk of accidents.
We conclude that the risks for working at height are evident, but can be minimized if preventive measures are followed. This way, you guarantee the well-being and health of the worker and good results for the company. Hércules makes available the most adequate solution for your operation and a highly qualified technical team to understand your needs.
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