Working at Heights Supervision and Control Services

Critical Safety Facts – Working at heights is among the highest-risk activities in industrial facilities. Statistics from Turkey and globally clearly demonstrate the critical importance of safety measures in this area.

SWL’s Expert Solution

At SWL, we offer work at height supervision and control services in accordance with BS 8454, EN 365, TS 13885, and LOLER standards. Our expert team, members of the TSE Technical Committee, provides professional support for safe operations.

Global Statistics

  • A falling accident from a height occurs every 15 minutes.
  • 42% of all workplace accidents are caused by falls.
  • Working at heights accounts for 35.2% of fatal work accidents
  • 1,000+ deaths from falls from heights annually in the US. (OSHA, 2023)
  • In the UK, 67% of working at height accidents are caused by inadequate supervision. (HSE UK, 2023)
  • 38% of working at height equipment in Europe has inspection deficiencies. (EU-OSHA, 2024)

The Importance of Safety

With SWL, you don’t just get service; you gain a partner specializing in working at height safety. With our proven methods and technological infrastructure, we minimize risks and ensure your business continuity.  Because safety is the foundation of operational success.

 

Our Comprehensive Working at Height Services

As SWL, we offer safety and surveillance services for working at heights.

 

Operational Oversight

Main Surveillance Services:
  • Work permit system installation and supervision (Service No: WAHS.1.1)
  • Compliance reporting services and documentation (Service No: WAHS.1.2)
  • Review of working at height and rescue procedures (Service No: WAHS.1.3)
  • Anchor systems installation supervision (Service No: WAHS.1.4)
  • Emergency rescue plans, rescue equipment and operations supervision (Service No: WAHS.1.5)
  • Prevention of falling objects from heights (DROPS) inspection and surveillance services in industrial facilities (Service No: WAHS.1.6)

Competency Assessment (Service No: WAHS.3)

Employee and supervisor competence check
Evaluation Areas:
  • Competence in the use of working at height equipment.
  • Rescue operations competency test.
  • Risk identification and assessment skills.
  • Emergency response capacity.
  • Equipment inspection and maintenance information.
  • And more…

Risk assessment

Analysis in accordance with international standards such as BS 8454, TS EN 365, OSHA 1926 etc.
Evaluation Methodology:
  • Fall risk analysis and calculations (Service No: WAHS.2.1)
  • Oscillation drop and pendulum effect calculations (Service No: WAHS.2.2)
  • Weather impact assessment (Service No: WAHS.2.3)
  • Human factors analysis (Service No: WAHS.2.4)

Evaluation of Emergency and Rescue Systems

Recovery Assessment Scope:
  • Suspension trauma prevention systems. (Service No: WAHS.4.1)
  • Evaluation of mechanical advantage lifting systems. (Service No: WAHS.4.2)
  • Confined space rescue capacity analysis. (Service No: WAHS.4.3)
  • Medical emergency response integration and evaluation. (Service No: WAHS.4.4)
  • Analysis of backup equipment and alternative rescue systems. (Service No: WAHS.4.5)
  • Evaluation of Emergency and Rescue plan preparation and implementation procedures. (Service No: WAHS.4.6)
  • Oversight of Emergency and Rescue team competence and training status. (Service No: WAHS.4.7)
  • Examination of communication systems and coordination protocols. (Service No: WAHS.4.8)
  • Expert Opinion / Expert Assessment service for recovery time analysis and optimization. (Service No: WAHS.4.9)
  • Monitoring and reporting access difficulties and alternative exit routes. (Service No: WAHS.4.10)

Building and Infrastructure Inspection

Structural suitability and safety assessment of working areas at height.
Structural Assessment:
  • Roof and platform structural analysis.
  • Control of guardrails and safety barriers.
  • Evaluation of access routes and stair systems.
  • Stability of temporary work platforms.
  • Environmental hazard assessment.
  • Structural connection points and anchor systems.
  • Weather conditions influence (wind, etc.)
  • Control of power lines and hazardous proximity.
  • Load carrying capacity calculations and anchor point strength measurement.

Why SWL?

With SWL’s expertise in working at height, we raise the safety standards of your business to the highest level.

 
  • Proven Expertise: < 0 >TSE Technical Committee member and developer of the TS 13885 standard. Architect of the transformation of BS 8454 to TS 13885. Sector leader with 15+ years of working at height experience.

  • Risk Management Excellence:< 0 >We ensure operational excellence through proactive risk identification, preventive measure development and continuous security culture.