There are many jobs where working at height is an essential part of what you do. Everyone from painters and decorators to builders and DIY enthusiasts will frequently ascend on equipment to perform a task.
However, as soon as you step off the ground, there is a certain element of danger added. Fall risk is at the forefront of everybody’s mind when working at height, as it can lead to a range of injuries that could put you out of commission for days, weeks or even years.
Here are some of the most common injuries that occur when working at height and a few strategies to help prevent them.
Why Do These Injuries Occur?
Nobody sets out to be injured when working from height, but unfortunately, accidents happen. Somebody could slip on a misplaced tool, or the ladder you’re using collapse under you if it is not supported properly. This is why you should always take as many precautions as possible for your safety, to prevent some of these injuries.
Fractures
Landing heavily on a certain part of your body could leave you with a fracture. These types of injuries are very serious and could put you out of action for weeks or months at a time, as well as being incredibly painful at the moment.
Concussion
If you fall and hit your head, you may suffer from a concussion. It is the least serious type of brain injury but is still something that should be avoided as it could lead to further problems down the line. You can suffer from the symptoms of a concussion for up to two weeks after the incident, so this could seriously affect the job at hand or your work.
More Serious Injuries
Fractures and concussions are the tamer sides of the injuries, but falling hard enough could result in a more serious injury, such as permanent brain damage, paralysis or even death.
Staying Safe
When working from height you should ensure you have a solid base for your access solution, as well as taking additional precautions such as securing yourself to something sturdy or using equipment to balance your tools so you have both hands free when moving up and down. You should also avoid working at height in adverse weather conditions, such as a storm or intense wind.
Access Solutions To Stay Safe From Top Tower
Staying safe when working at height is essential to prevent the above injuries and make the job at hand a lot safer. One of the best ways to stay safe when working at height is by utilising reliable and secure access solutions.
Here at Top Tower, we have a great selection of scaffold towers, steps and ladders which you can use to safely work from height. Steps and ladders can provide safety, but if you want to feel as secure as possible, we recommend a scaffold tower when working at height.
Whatever product you’re after, get in touch with Top Tower today to find out more about our range of access solutions.
