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Working at Height
Working at Height
A person is working at height if it is somewhere they can fall which might result in injury, including at or below ground level.
Examples of working at height equipment at UCA:
- Using stepladders, small steps or kick stools
- Mobile access equipment such as Genie lifting platforms for reaching up high
- Scaffolding
Examples of working at height activities:
- Using ladders to put artwork up on walls in studios or for exhibitions
- Using ladders to reach high up storage
- Using a kick stool to reach a book in the library
- Using ladders or scaffolding to access the roof
Process
Risk assessments should identify any task or process that involves working at height.
Before anyone (staff or student) works at height they must complete training and a risk assessment carried out?
Regularly check and maintain all work at height equipment.
Training
Students are inducted into the use of stepladders/kick steps by their Technical or Academic staff.
General Risk Assessment - Working at Height
FAQ's
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A ladder is broken, what should I do with it?
Remove the ladder from use and turn over the tag so the red ‘do not use’ side is showing and report it to your Line Manager. Ladders will be disposed of by Estates & Facilities.
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Can people with health conditions work at height?
Staff and students should report any issues (including health issues) that may affect their safety or the safety of others when working at height. Some of the health factors that may prevent working at height are:
- Pregnancy
- Recurring dizziness
- Epilepsy
- Mental health (inc fear of heights)
- Heart condition
- Severe lung conditions
- Alcohol and drug use
- Significant impaired joint function
- Medication that recommends you do not operate machinery could also be an issue
If you have any health condition and are not sure about whether it is safe to work from height, speak to your Line Manager.