Working at height equipment is special equipment used to ensure the safety of workers at heights where occupational safety precautions are taken. Some examples and usage areas of working at height equipment in the context of occupational safety are listed below:
Scaffolding Systems
Tower Pier: It is a scaffolding system used in the construction industry during the construction of tall buildings. Employees perform their work at height, working on a secure platform on the tower scaffolding.
Facade Scaffolding: It is a scaffolding system used for exterior works of buildings. Facade scaffolding provides workers with a safe platform and allows them to perform tasks such as exterior painting, maintenance and repair.
Rope and Rope Systems
Rope and Rope Access: It is a system used to access areas that require working at height. Rope or rope systems ensure the safety of workers in areas such as mountaineering, climbing, building maintenance.
Descent with Rope and Rope: It is a system used to descend safely from height. Rope and rope systems are used by rescuers, climbers or industrial workers.
Scaffolding Platforms
Mobile Scaffolding Platform: It is a portable and mobile platform. It is used by those who work at height in works such as construction, maintenance and assembly. Employees perform their work safely at height on the mobile scaffolding platform.
Fixed Scaffolding Platform: It is a fixed platform used in certain parts of buildings or structures. Used by those who work at height for maintenance, cleaning or inspection work.
Stairs and Stair Platforms
Telescopic Ladder: It is a ladder with an extensible feature. It is portable and multi-purpose. Used by those who work at height in construction, renovation or industrial work.
Ladder Platform: It is a platform used in works that require working at height in construction or industrial areas. The ladder platform provides workers with a safe work area and provides access to areas that cannot be reached by ladders.
Working at height equipment ensures that workers are protected against risks such as falling, slipping or injury. However, it is important that these equipments are chosen correctly, used and periodically maintained. Employers and workers should receive training in the use of work at height equipment and practice safe working methods.