Falls from height remain one of the biggest causes of serious injuries and fatalities in the UK construction industry, according to the most recent UK Workplace Fatalities data. While safety systems such as guardrails, harnesses and fall arrest equipment help reduce risk, they do not remove the need for emergency
When operatives are suspended in mid-air after a fall, their lives hang in the balance – even if they have survived the fall without a scratch. Every second counts. The intention of this guidance is to help you fully understand the implications of an operative falling, being arrested and then
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