Risks in construction are hard to pinpoint but working from heights is one of the more obvious hazards. Even you’re an expert tightrope walker, it’s an accident waiting to happen as are many things in high risk construction work. A simple hazard and risk identification process can prevent a dangerous fall but what should a safe work method statement for working at heights look like?
Every worksite is different so there is no common SWMS template that can be applied to all. However there are many core control methods that can show you how to manage risk at heights.
