What regulations apply to working at heights?

The purpose of The Work at Height Regulations 2005 is to prevent death and injury caused by a fall from height. If you are an employer or you control work at height (for example facilities managers or building owners who may contract others to work at height) the Regulations apply to you.

What are the 5 safety guidelines for working from heights?

Dos and don’ts of working at height

  • as much work as possible from the ground;
  • work off scaffolding in preference to working off ladders.
  • ensure workers can get safely to and from where they work at height;
  • ensure equipment is suitable, stable and strong enough for the job, maintained and checked regularly;

What is considered working at heights in Ontario?

Working at Heights certification is a mandatory requirement in Ontario, as per Ministry of Labour, Skills and Development (MLTSD), for employees/contractors who work at over 3 meters (10 feet).

What is considered working at heights Qld?

The work health and safety regulation sets out specific control measures that are required where there is a risk of a fall of at least three metres in housing construction work and two metres in other construction work.

What is the first rule for working at height?

First assess the risks. Factors to weigh up include the height of the task, the duration and frequency, and the condition of the surface being worked on. Before working at height work through these simple steps: avoid work at height where it’s reasonably practicable.

Do and don’ts for working at height?

ensure workers can go and come safely to work. make sure the equipment is proper, stable and strong enough for the job as well as maintained and inspected regularly. take precautions when working on or near delicate surfaces. protect yourself from falling objects.

At what height is fall protection required Ontario?

Alberta – Fall Protection Workers require a Fall Protection Plan where workers may fall more than three (3) metres, and they are not protected by guardrails.

What height is fall protection required in Ontario?

about 3 metres
Occupational health and safety laws generally require action when a worker has the potential to fall about 3 metres (10 feet).

What height is considered working at height?

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 protect staff and others against risks to their health and safety while working at height. Previous regulations defined “Work at Height” as being at least two metres high above ground level.

At what height is fall protection required in Ontario?

At what height is guardrail required?

42 inches to 45 inches
(a) A standard guardrail shall consist of top rail, midrail or equivalent protection, and posts, and shall have a vertical height within the range of 42 inches to 45 inches from the upper surface of the top rail to the floor, platform, runway, or ramp level.