by northeastat | Dec 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
With a chill in the air and weather that is unpredictable at best, winter can bring a whole host of difficulties for those who work at height. Whether it is spending time outside at the mercy of the elements or struggling through freezing conditions indoors, there are...
by northeastat | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
When it comes to working at height, there are a wide variety of different safety rules and regulations which need to be kept in mind and adhered to at all times. After all, if the proper precautions aren’t followed, this can be dangerous for both individuals and their...
by northeastat | Oct 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many workers find themselves requiring specialist powered machinery for short-term projects or even day-to-day activities. However, not everyone has a large budget to spend on expensive powered machinery – especially for short-term projects. Therefore, it can be...
by northeastat | Sep 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Working at height always involves risk. However, this risk can be minimised by giving your workers proper training and equipment. Basic in-house training is not always a sufficient way to fully train an employee who is required to work at height or is obligated to use...
by northeastat | Jul 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
A vital part of IPAF Training is to know how to correctly assess machinery to ensure its safety before use. Machinery should not be used unless it has been checked over by a responsible person. Working at height presents its own set of dangers without taking into...
by northeastat | Jun 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Anyone that works at height is required to wear a harness for safety reasons, making it vitally important that they know how to use it properly. In the event of losing your footing while working on top of a scaffold tower, your safety harness is the difference between...
