Working at Height

Overview

Statistics show that working at height causes a significant number of work related fatalities and injuries each year.

The NSW OH&S Regulation 2001 makes the employer legally responsible for ensuring that a risk assessment is carried out in conjunction with work to undertaken at height.

Working at height can include but may not be limited to:

• Working on rooves
• Working from a ladder, scaffold, work platform or cherry picker
• Working from a platform on the top of a vehicle
• Work involving climbing eg mast work

Contacts

If you are required to undertake work at height you should contact Capital Works and Facilities or the OHS&R Unit for advice and assistance.

Critical Point Summary

• Ensure all work at height is carried out in accordance with the UWS Working Safely at Height Procedure
• Before any work at height is commenced conduct a risk assessment
• Ensure any equipment that is to be used in conjunction with working at height is appropriate and serviceable