Working at Heights

THE DO’S & DON’TS OF WORKING AT HEIGHTS

• DO as much work as you can while you are on the ground.
• DO ensure the ladder is set up correctly and is secured if necessary.
• DO make sure that the employees can safely move to and from the area where they are working at height.
• DO ensure that the equipment that you’re using for the job is strong, stable and suitable to get the job done. Inspect before use and maintain regularly.
• DO be careful when you are working near to a fragile surface.
• DO ensure that you are protected from falling objects.
• DO make preparations for emergency evacuations and rescues.
• DON’T exceed to maximum load limits on your ladder.
• DON’T try to reach too far when you’re on a ladder or stepladder.
• DON’T use ladders or stepladders to do work that entail heavy or strenuous tasks. Only use them to do work that’s quick and light.
• DON’T allow incompetent workers do any work at height.
• DON’T lean or place the ladder on or fragile upper surfaces.
• DON’T stay quiet when you feel someone is compromising their own safety or the safety of others

Our team of carwash technicians carry a limited range of ladders on their service vans and while they are here to help, please do not ask a Prowash team member to compromise their safety while on site. Please consider some on-site maintenance may require a scissor lift, scaffolding or other equipment to allow for work to be carried out safely.

If you are an active Australian Car Wash Association (ACWA) member then you have access to a multitude of documents in the 'members only' section of their website that can help you with HSE (WHS Workplace Health & Safety). We highly recommend you consider joining and to ensure you always have access to up-to-date industry specific information

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SAFEWORK AUSTRALIA - Working at Heights