What are the best ways to prevent falls when working at heights?

To prevent falls when working at heights: 1. Use proper fall protection gear. 2. Install guardrails and barriers. 3. Regularly inspect equipment. 4. Provide comprehensive training. 5. Secure tools and materials. 6. Comply with safety regulations.

I strongly believe that a fundamental issue in programming any kind of work at heights is not to rush into starting or executing any task. Rushing or time pressure reduces the necessary attention to each step of work preparation. Whatever procedures and documents exist, if completed under time pressure, the chances of not being completed correctly or not taking into account all H&S parameters are increased.

Constant focus on your surroundings and always gettin a good night rest prior to a workday at heights. SAFETY FIRST and that includes YOU!!

Remember that "safety shoe" doesn't mean "slip-resistant shoe". Depending on the sole material, design and condition (e.g. is it worn), plus the type of floor and the contamination on it, what might "look" like slip-resistant footwear may well not be.

General safe work practices give us an idea of the measures to follow at a bare minimum to protect workers from hazards. When working at heights, site-specific and application specific safe work practices should be developed and implemented that take into account the working area, immediate surrounding hazards, and the measures to be enacted in the event that a worker who has fallen and their fall has been arrested is rescued. Creating forms that workers can fill out when preparing for the job to be done and training them in fall protection measures will set your workers up for a safe and successful job.

Slips and trips are often the cause of falls from height. Trips are simple to solve: take care to review the work area and ensure there are no trip hazards such as obstructions, lips, uneven surfaces etc. Slips are more complicated, and it's not as simple as "keep the work area clean". A floor can "look clean" but still be slippery, as not all contamination is visible to the naked eye; or a floor can be uniformly dirty but "look clean". You should undertake a slip test to ensure that the floor is safe when wet or contaminated.

Provide Safe Access and Egress: Ensure that workers have safe and secure access to elevated work areas. Use stairs, ramps, or ladderways with handrails where necessary.