Working at heights procedure

Workers may work the works at height, if they could comply working at heights procedures as follows:

a. Mounted footrests and a fairly strong barrier or semi-permanent, and capable of withstanding the load if the worker falls

b. If it does not allow such a safety mounted on the above points, it must

used scaffolding or scaffolding

c. If it could not use scaffolding or scaffolding, the work must be subject to a safety device (body harness / safety bell) are able to secure from the risk of workers falling from heights.


d. If you want to use the stairs, is necessary to ensure that the work can be completed in a short time, the stairs are strong enough and mounted in a stable position, and do not force a tool reaching or materials that are difficult to reach.

e. To work at height use the paint roller and pole pairs, adjust to the altitude.

f. If all the above alternatives could not be implemented well, it must be reported to the supervisor of work that is safe for work not performed.

There are another things that also must be considered, namely:

a. Wear work clothes properly and according to standards.

b. Wearing a hat or safety helmet (safety helmet).

c. Wear work shoes.

d. Wearing gloves and glove sleeves made of scratch resistant material.

e. Workplace should be clean of debris or other objects that may interfere with the work.