Why early protection is vital

摘要

It's widely accepted by governing bodies that the hierarchy of fall protection should provide the starting point in considering what type of system is required, with three steps to consider: 1. Eliminate the risk - Avoid work at height where possible or locate plant and equipment in safe spots where there is no risk of a fall. 2. Guard the hazard - When work at height is essential, ensure workers are not exposed to unnecessary risks; consider providing a parapet or guardrail to eliminate the fall hazard. 3. Protect the worker - Where it is not possible to eliminate the risk of falling, use a suitable fall protection system to minimise the consequences of a fall. This can be achieved with a fall arrest or fall restraint system - two completely different entities.