Heiwerk
Heiwerk is a German-language term used to describe work performed at height, where there is a risk of falling. In everyday industry practice, Heiwerk covers activities conducted on structures, scaffolds, façades, towers, or tall equipment.
Scope and applications: Heiwerk encompasses construction, maintenance, inspection, cleaning, painting, and disaster-response tasks undertaken above ground
Techniques and equipment: Common methods include scaffolding, suspended access, rope access (Seiltechnik), aerial work platforms, and
Safety and regulation: Work at height carries significant fall risk and is subject to risk assessment, planning,
Training and qualifications: Personnel typically require certified training in fall protection, rope access, emergency rescue, and
History and usage: The term Heiwerk is not uniformly standardized and is less common in formal regulation
See also: Working at height, Fall protection, Scaffolding, Rope access.