Working at height is a high-risk industrial activity that can lead to serious injuries or fatalities if proper precautions are not followed. Before starting work, employers should assess the hazards and prioritize safer alternatives, such as working from ground level where practicable. Suitable access equipment, including properly erected scaffolds, inspected ladders, or elevated work platforms, should be selected according to the task. Workers must inspect equipment before use, protect open edges with guardrails where required, and use suitable fall protection systems when collective protection is insufficient.

Employees should receive appropriate training and use correctly fitted full-body safety harnesses, compatible lanyards, and suitable anchorage points whenever required by the risk assessment. Tools and materials should be secured to prevent falling objects, and the work area below should be controlled to protect other workers. Weather conditions, equipment condition, and emergency rescue arrangements must also be considered before work begins. Proper planning, fall protection, and competent supervision help prevent falls and improve safety during industrial work at height.