Page prepared by: Alex Ames
[Disclaimer: this page is not intended as an exhaustive list of resources or a complete training on this hazard. Its purpose is to provide a starting point for learning about this hazard.]
- In many if not most cases in laboratory settings, elevated work takes place on ladders, lifts, scaffolding, or other non-permanent structures.
- Elevated work is often non-standard: whether construction, repair, retrofitting, or inspection, it may be very infrequent and difficult to include in regular safety training programs.
- Risks can be challenging to anticipate given the non-standard nature of the work.
Training and work practices should include:
- Instruction on safe use of ladders (elevation & weight restrictions, stability)
- Supervision by experienced personnel
- Installation of guards and railings where necessary
- Replacement of temporary platforms with permanent structures when allowable
Useful resources
In the Engineering Physics Department