WATCH: Officers Investigate Sliema Worksite After Workers Spotted In Precarious Position
Footage from a Sliema worksite showing at least four workers hanging in precarious positions has led to officers from the Occupational Health and Safety Authority investigating the case on site.
In the video, four workers can be seen moving across planks and harnesses hanging on the side of a large building. The workers slowly adjust their harnesses to move across the wall – however, one worker, to the right, has his platform lowered at a considerable angle.
Residents who sent the footage to Lovin Malta expressed concern over whether the workers were in a safe position and were protected from any accidents considering they were working at a great height.
Speaking to Lovin Malta, a spokesperson from OHSA said: “OHSA officers in fact visited the said site and the investigation is still ongoing”.
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This is far from the first time OHSA has investigated worksites while calling for better work practices.
Last year, the OHSA issues clear recommendations for workers working at a height.
“When working at a height, a mobile elevated working platform is ideally used,” OHSA said. ” If this isn’t possible, a lifting system, including a counter-weight and an engine, should be designed and manufactured to hold the entire weight of the cage, workers, tools and other materials. These systems must also be examined and certified by competent people.”
“Apart from this, a safety harness tied to a secure anchor point and separate from the lifting system must be worn as well,” they continued.
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