Developing a prototype decision aid for determining the risk of work systems at height when using temporary access systems

Research Report 268

Health and Safety Executive, 2004
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Abstract

Describes the sample of a large sample of accidents and incidents occurring during work at height. This formed the basis for the development of a prototype decision support aid called SCAFPASS (an abbreviation for Scaffold Planning Aid for System Safety), described herein, and the feasibility of developing a Decision Support Aid for those working on fragile roofs.

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  • Health and safety
  • Legal issues and management
  • Project management
  • Risk management and analysis
  • Special subject areas

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The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.

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