Invest in Fall Prevention, Not Rescue:
Why spend extra money and time on rescue/recovery systems when you can prevent the fall altogether? No fall potential means no need for rescue. This philosophy of prioritizing prevention over fall arrest is gaining traction across Australia.
Effective fall prevention strategies include:
- Ensuring effective edge protection
- Utilizing Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)
- Implementing fall prevention (restraint) systems and techniques when Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is necessary
Focus on Prevention, Not Just Response:
Think about the resources dedicated to training emergency response personnel for fall rescues. Months of intense training are required for rope access and rescue techniques. Many industrial sites have dedicated teams for such emergencies.
Here’s a simpler solution: train everyone who uses fall arrest equipment in proper restraint techniques. This significantly reduces the risk of falls and minimizes the need for rescue altogether. The training time required for restraint techniques is comparable to fall arrest harness training.
It really is that simple. Let the team at OSCA help you switch from being REACTIVE to being PROACTIVE and PREVENT THE FALL in the first place.
Enquire about our combined RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights and RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces and we can arrange suitable time and location.
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