This Is Your Brain on Golden Rule 1 - Working At Height

Controls and monitoring of the reliability 
of equipment and protection systems 
during work at height activities ensure 
the workers safety.

PLAN

• Avoid working at height wherever a practical alternative option 

is available. 

• Prefer fall prevention systems to fall protection systems.

• Guarantee that fall protection systems (e.g., full body safety 

harness, shock absorbing lanyards) are periodically inspected 

and maintained by a competent person.

• Guarantee that arrangements for emergency rescue 

at height are in place.

READY?

• Is the PTW in place, completed with the risk assessment for 

each work at height activity? 

• Are scaffolds inspected by a competent person prior to use 

and equipped with a valid tag/panel certifying the inspection?

• Are personnel working at height provided with specific training?

• Are the PPEs identified by the Employer in the specific risk 

assessment for the required task, in good condition and worn 

by all people? 

GO!

• Guarantee that work surfaces and holes are always 

adequately protected from fall of personnel and objects.

• Guarantee that all scaffolds are built according to the vendor 

manual/specifications or a specific project done by an 

authorized engineer.

• Guarantee that only authorized workers (specifically trained) 

access the scaffolds.