Safety Equipment When Working on Scaffolding Essential Pieces of Safety Equipment When Working on Scaffolding The construction industry is one of the most hazardous industries to work in. Therefore, there are a few pieces of safety equipment that are required in order to comply with health and safety.
This month’s blog here at Surefoot Scaffolding looks at the PPE you should be wearing when working on scaffolding. For more information, call us in Coleraine, Northern Ireland on 07773 331 420 .
Head Protection Whether you are a worker or not, everyone on a construction site should be wearing a hard hat to protect their heads from falling objects and major injuries. A hard hat also protects workers from rain, direct sun rays and electric shocks.
In addition to this, hard hats must be in line with all UK safety regulations and fitted to the worker. Visitors must also wear hard hats, especially when site workers are at a height.
Hi-Vis Jackets A construction site is a busy area. With several things going on at once, hi-visibility jackets play a huge role in keeping you safe. They enable you to be clearly seen at all times, even during darker periods of the year.
Hi-visibility jackets are a vital requirement, and everyone must comply.
Hand Protection Working on scaffolding means that you are always using your hands. This means they are vulnerable and are exposed. Therefore, the appropriate precautions should be taken to avoid any injury.
Gloves are the best form of protection and there are many different types available, depending on the task you are carrying out.
Protective Footwear Protective footwear is a legal requirement on all sites. The type of footwear depends on where the site is based, and the job at hand. Steel toe cap boots provide protection against heavy objects and help avoid any slips on the scaffold surface.
Fall Protection Any time a worked is exposed to a fall of 6 feet or more, there must be a fall protection system in place. Fall protection systems include safety harnesses, nets and guardrails.
Furthermore, there must be an appointed person that checks any fall protection before any work begins.
Find Out More For further information about the importance of scaffolding PPE, don’t hesitate to contact Surefoot Scaffolding. Call us in Coleraine on 07773 331 420 . Alternatively, you can send a message via our contact form .
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