Thermal imaging can help reduce the need for working at height, which is one of the highest risk activities in many industries. Work at height is the biggest single cause of fatal and serious injury in the construction industry. Over 60% of deaths during work at height involve falls from ladders, scaffolds, working platforms and roofs.
Four reasons why thermal imaging can help reduce falls from height
Here’s how thermal imaging can help reduce the chance of falls from height etc:
- Remote Inspections from the ground: Thermal imaging allows for inspections to be conducted from the ground or other safe locations. This reduces the need for personnel to climb ladders, scaffolding, or use aerial lifts to inspect high or hard-to-reach areas, which is one of the biggest causes of serious accidents in the construction and maintenance industries.
- Identifying Issues Early: By detecting problems such as leaks, insulation failures, or electrical faults from a distance, thermal imaging can help plan maintenance activities more effectively by targeting the specific areas. This means that when working at height is necessary, it can be done with a clear plan and the right equipment, minimizing time spent at height.
- Enhanced Safety Planning: The detailed thermal images provide valuable information that can be used to plan safer access to higher areas, reducing the risk of accidents.
- Frequent Monitoring: Regular thermal imaging surveys can be conducted without the need for scaffolding or other height access equipment, allowing for more frequent monitoring and early detection of potential issues.
By incorporating thermal imaging inspections into regular maintenance and inspection routines, organisations can reduce the need for undertaking extensive working at height surveys, thus reducing the chance of falls etc.
We undertake Level 3 Thermal imaging inspections
We provide a professional service which surpasses the specification required by BREEAM. Our thermographers are Level 3 certified, which is the highest accreditation available.
It’ worth noting that our thermal imaging services include the following:
- Level 3 thermographic certification
- Large format FLIR thermal imaging cameras
- A detailed report which includes thermal indexing formula for fault diagnosis, qualification, and severity grading.
To discuss options and arrange for one of our thermographic surveyors to visit your site, please call Darren on 07775 623464; or email us at info@airpressuretesting.net