What are the dangers of working at height?
Anyone who regularly works at height has an increased risk of suffering serious accidents. It is not always the height itself that poses such a danger, but rather the way in which work is done. The greatest danger is falling from a great height. This can happen both by falling and by contact with falling parts. To avoid such accidents, it is important to be aware of the dangers of working at height and to take appropriate precautions. The most important safety measures include appropriate application knowledge as well as the safeguarding of the workplace and material. In addition to innovative and safe access technology, KRAUSE offers a variety of individual, specially coordinated training courses and seminars. Thus, workplaces can be secured to the maximum and users can be optimally prepared for their work.
How can you protect yourself from the dangers?
Many accidents are due to mistakes that could easily have been avoided. Besides the general precautions, such as wearing suitable safety clothing, sufficient breaks and careful handling of tools at height, the use of safe access technology is important. The details of the KRAUSE climbing technology products are valuable helpers in the fight against accidents at work. Among others, profiled rungs and steps, slip-resistant 2-component foot caps and tear-resistant webbing ensure stability and safe standing. For the use of tools on ladders and scaffolds, solutions such as the tool bag from KRAUSE are suitable. It can be carried as a shoulder bag on the ladder or attached to steps or rungs. Some climbing solutions have integrated tool trays, such as the Secury step ladder with integrated MultiGrip-System. The tray can be folded out in a few simple steps and offers more working and storage space directly on the ladder in seconds. In addition, it is equipped with cable and bucket holders. These details avoid unnecessary climbing up and down and significantly reduce the risk of accidents. The user has both hands free and can work safely and comfortably.
Return on prevention – occupational safety pays off
The German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) has published a study entitled "Return on Prevention", which shows the economic benefits of prevention measures. The study shows that companies that invest in occupational safety not only reduce the risk of occupational accidents and diseases, but can also achieve financial benefits. The study is based on an analysis of several companies in Germany that implemented measures to prevent occupational accidents and diseases between 2012 and 2015. The results show that every Euro invested in prevention has an average business benefit of 2.20 Euros. The economic efficiency of prevention measures depends on various factors, such as the size of the company, the industry and the type of measures implemented.
The study also shows that companies that invest in the prevention of occupational accidents have a competitive advantage. They can better protect their employees and thus increase their productivity and efficiency. They also have a better image, which can have a positive effect on customer loyalty and staff recruitment.
Periodic inspection of work equipment - arrange a free consultation
Another important component for safe working at height is the perfect condition of the work equipment used. Not only is this important and voluntary, it is actually required by law in the commercial sector. Companies must have their work equipment inspected regularly and document this. This applies to all company sizes and branches. A ladder in an office must therefore be inspected just as regularly as a permanently installed access point in an industrial plant. Employers who do not comply with this obligation can be held liable in case of accidents. KRAUSE offers the "SafetyServices" especially for this area. These comprise a series of seminars, trainings and product tests, which are especially designed for occupational safety in companies. Each company is individually supported on request and receives exactly the service package that suits it.
With the 360° competence of KRAUSE companies secure their employees comprehensively. From the selection of the perfectly fitting access solution from the wide and deep product range to the consulting for customer-oriented special solutions up to the after-sales support with seminars for the "qualified person" or product inspections, KRAUSE is the number one contact for all solutions around safe working at heights.