Working safely at height; these are the obligations and safety

When working at height, safety is very important. Safety is provided by both good materials and proper knowledge of safety regulations and materials. We give you all the information on safe working at height on this page.

We cannot stress often enough the importance of working safely at height. Because unfortunately, falling from height, still grabs the number one position in the list of the most common (fatal) occupational accidents. Therefore, do not let attention to safety, i.e. measures and proper fall protection, slacken!

How can Wijngaarden VeiligGoed be significant in this?

Together with our customers, we ensure a safe working situation when working at height. We do this by means of the following:

Information and support
Supply of fall protection

First, we would like to give you an impression of who we are, then we will go into detail about our services related to safe working at height.

Get in touch directly with one of our advisers to find out everything you need to know about working safely at height? Call us at: +31 184 43 44 55. Or send an e-mail to: info@veiliggoed.nl.

Wijngaarden VeiligGoed

With more than 50 years of experience, Wijngaarden VeiligGoed is an established name in the world of personal protective equipment (PPE). We provide our customers with the right knowledge and resources so that workplace personnel are properly protected against the occupational risks they are exposed to. Such as working at height.

We are based in Sliedrecht, between Dordrecht and Gorinchem. But we work for companies all over the Netherlands and even beyond. We do so with a team of more than 40 employees and from a warehouse with more than 5,000 square metres.

Our customers, from a wide variety of industries, enjoy a very high delivery performance (98.2%). You can read more about us at this page.

What are the obligations?

Is work being done at a height of 2.5 metres or higher? Then fall protection is compulsory. Is work being done at heights but lower than 2.5 metres? Then fall protection may still be compulsory under specific circumstances. Namely when there are risk-increasing circumstances, such as working above roads or machinery.

Work at height should only be carried out from a safe scaffold, scaffold, platform or work floor.

Different statutory regulations and guidelines were drawn up for working at height. Here, we refer to articles in the Working Conditions Decree:

Health and Safety Decree article 3.16: Preventing fall hazards - the employer must take the necessary measures.
Working Conditions Decree article 7.18b: hoisting and lifting gear for persons.
Working Conditions Decree article 7.23: use of work equipment for working at height, such as ladders, scaffolds and steps.
Working Conditions Decree article 7.34: scaffolds.

Want to know more about the obligations and everything involved in working safely at height? Get informed by one of our advisers.

Our services related to safe working at height

Earlier, we highlighted our two main services for working safely at height. Namely supplying fall protection and education and support.

Fall protection

In providing fall protection, we distinguish a number of topics. Namely:

Positioning
Fall protection
Climbing equipment for tree maintenance
Rope access
Protection for tools

1. Positioning

Limit the working area by using a line. The user attaches himself to a central anchoring point and sets the maximum length.

2. Fall protection

Fall protection limits the height of the fall so you don't hit the ground. It also ensures that the forces of the stop are limited.

3. Climbing equipment for tree maintenance

Tree maintenance? We offer special fall protection for that. Such as adapted lines in connection with the danger of cutting through, for example.

4. Rope access

Safe working at height through the use of ropes. This method is only used when, for example, an aerial work platform cannot be used.

5. Protection for tools

Attach tools and materials to a personal belt and prevent them from falling.

Maintenance and inspection

Besides having the right fall protection, its maintenance is also crucial. This will ensure that quality is maintained. Have the materials inspected by a competent person at least once a year. After all, proper maintenance and regular inspection can also reduce risks.

Ordering fall protection

Have the right fall protection in place? Contact one of our advisers. Together, we will look at the requirements within your workplace situation and make recommendations for the materials you need to work safely at height.

Information and support

Information and training help create a safer working situation at height. For this reason, we not only advise on fall protection, but also provide on-site information and training to our customers.

Already working on creating more awareness of safe working at height yourself? Download our information poster and our e-paper.