28/05/2026
🏗️ Working at Height - Safe Access & Material Handling Matter 🏗️
Seen during a recent site inspection: mast climbers/loading platforms in use on a multi-storey construction project supporting façade and external works.
Equipment such as mast climbers and loading platforms can significantly improve productivity and safer access when properly planned and managed - but they also come with critical health & safety considerations.
Key points to consider include:
✅ Competent installation, inspection and use - equipment should be erected, inspected, and maintained by competent persons.
✅ Fall prevention measures - guardrails, toe boards, gates, and edge protection must remain in place and fit for purpose.
✅ Safe loading and material management - avoid overloading platforms and ensure materials are stored safely to prevent falling object risks.
✅ Exclusion zones below - protect workers and the public from dropped materials or ongoing operations overhead.
✅ Weather monitoring - wind and adverse weather conditions can significantly affect work at height activities.
✅ Planned inspections and supervision - ongoing checks help ensure standards remain high throughout the project.
Work at height remains one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities in construction. Good planning, competent supervision, and robust controls are essential to getting everyone home safely.
At MP All Safety, we support contractors with site inspections, practical health & safety support, RAMS reviews, and compliance advice to help projects operate safely and efficiently.
🏗️ Working at Height - Safe Access & Material Handling Matter 🏗️ Seen during a recent site inspection: mast climbers/loading platforms in use on a multi-storey construction project supporting façade and external works. Equipment such as mast climbers and loading platforms can significantl...