Working At Height

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These include working in theatre and television studio lighting grids, the use of ladders, scaffolding, Tallescopes and hydraulic platforms (cherry pickers). There are separate guides in the Knowledgebase on the use of proprietary access equipment such as Tallescopes, which should be consulted when assessing the risks of such equipment.

Hazards and Risks need to be considered in the following order: falls of people, falling objects, structural collapse.

See our overview below and the related articles dealing with specific subjects.

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External Resources

HSE: Work at height – step by step

HSE: Working at height – a brief guide

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Specialist: Alastair Kleissner

Alastair has over 20 years’ experience working in Film, Theatre, and Events after gaining a BA in Technical Theatre and Stage Management from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He specializes in supporting productions in CDM compliance and rigging safety. Alastair is a highly respected member of the IOSH Theatre Advisory Group and the ABTT Safety Committee and is currently responsible for supporting clients both on productions and in their premises.

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Article last updated on Sep 10th, 2024

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