Falls from height continue to be the main reason behind fatal injuries in UK workplaces. According to the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE): Approximately one quarter of all workplace fatalities arise due to falls from height. There are hundreds of cases of serious injuries among employees due to falls
What is height safety training? Working at height training provides workers with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to work safely in environments where there is a risk of falling. Training should cover how to identify hazards, how to select and use appropriate fall protection equipment, how to inspect
When working at height, preventing dropped objects is a critical part of keeping people safe. A falling tool can cause serious injury, damage equipment, and disrupt operations. Tool tethers play an important role in dropped object prevention by helping to secure tools while they are being used at height. However,
Why No Falls Week 2026 Matters No Falls Week is a vital safety campaign that highlights the risks of working at height and promotes preventative measures to reduce accidents. One of the most effective and often overlooked safety practices is tool tethering. This simple step can prevent injuries and fatalities
Working at height is one of the most dangerous types of work in construction and maintenance jobs. Falls from ladders, roofs, or scaffolding can cause serious injuries or even death. That’s why in the UK, the law says you must carry out a work at height risk assessment before starting
Why Working at Height Safety Matters Every year in the UK, many workers lose their lives and thousands more suffer serious injuries due to falls from heights. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlights that falls from height are the top cause of workplace deaths, accounting for nearly one-quarter of
The Essential Q1 Height Safety Checklist for UK Construction Sites The beginning of the year is the perfect opportunity for construction managers and health and safety managers to enhance their height safety compliance, reset performance benchmarks, and tackle working-at-height risks before site activity ramps up. As Q1 brings winter hazards,
A new year is the perfect time for construction sites to reassess their safety commitments and ensure teams have the training they need to work safely and confidently. For site managers and health & safety professionals, nothing commands more attention than working at height, still one of the leading causes
When people hear about height safety training, they often picture workers on scaffolding, rooftops, or high-rise construction sites. However, in the UK, the Work at Height Regulations 2005 broaden the definition of working at height. It also includes any location where someone might fall and get hurt, even if that
Why New Employees Need the Right Training Before Working at Height Every new worker joining a construction site brings new opportunities, but they also introduce new responsibilities for the companies hiring them. For site managers, welcoming new people onto a project often means juggling several priorities at once. They must
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