Publisher's Synopsis
This volume explores how work at height should be planned and undertaken effectively to meet safety regulations and requirements. It is based around papers originally presented to a seminar on Working at Height. Topics covered include: safety law; construction automation and robotics; training and selecting people for working at height; access equipment; erection work on tall structures; safety nets; design of facades - construction and maintenance; wind and working at height; ergonomics - protecting workers at height; repair and maintenance of tall residential buildings; robotics in building repair; and access engineering.