How To Stay Safe Working At Height In Bad Weather Conditions

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:50:23 AM

Bad weather and a warning sign to show the dangers of working at height in bad weather conditions

If you regularly work at height outside then you know how big an impact that heavy rain, high winds, or other strong weather conditions can have on your safety and efficiency on the job. Fortunately, equipment is higher quality than ever and safety standards for work at height are con …

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Why Do People Take Risks When Working At Height?

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:50:22 AM

People taking risks when working at height

Despite having numerous safety measures in place, some workers still take unnecessary risks when conducting work at height. It can be incredibly frustrating for safety officers and overseers who feel they’ve done everything by the book to ensure everyone carries out work at height saf …

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What Are The Main Reasons Construction Workers Fall From Height?

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:15 AM

What Are Main Reasons Construction Workers Fall From Height?

How common are falls from height in construction? Well, they’re not as common as they were in the 60s, but they still happen regularly and lead to massive fines for the companies responsible.

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4 Things You Should Not Do When Working At Height

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:14 AM

4 Things You Should Not Do When Working At Height

At Ability International, we’re all about working and height safety. If you work in Construction and you’re worried that your workers may not adequately be protected, we’ve put together a rundown of 4 things you should not do when working height. So before you check out our solution f …

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Situations Where You Should NOT Use A Scaffold Tower

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:13 AM

A scaffold tower is currently not in use due to unsafe ground conditions.

There are several situations when a mobile tower scaffold must not be used on a job, and it is important to recognise the various factors that determine if it is safe to use. This article outlines situations where scaffold towers should be avoided, including the maximum mobile tower s …

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The Difference Mandatory Training Can Make: Ontario Reduces Fall From Height Injuries By 19%

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:12 AM

Two construction workers discussing how to build at height safely.

In Ontario, Canada, work at height training was made mandatory, and now the results are in: a 19% drop in injuries related to falls from height. This is largely credited to the workers who received the training keeping up the best practices for the two years following their safety cou …

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Is It Safe For Everyone To Use A Desksurfer?

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:11 AM

A worker using a desk surfer to check the lights in the office.

Working at height is a common and accepted practice in many industries, but following the right rules and regulations is essential to prevent injuries and death. The use of a Desksurfer is often the best way to get work done at height, especially when working alone and in offices.

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Falls From Height Leading Cause Of Worker Death

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:10 AM

Self-employed worker wearing a safety harness to prevent any falls from height.

Falls from height are the leading cause of death within the workforce. Statistics by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published in early July show that in 2023 – 2024, 50 workers died due to a fall from height in the UK.

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Are Construction Workers And Chimney Sweeps Under Too Much Pressure?

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:09 AM

Construction hats stacked up ready for working at height

Falls from scaffolding and roofs are not exactly commonplace but they have certainly not been eradicated, so why is that? We were recently asked if this could be due to pressure and time constraints – but our short answer was “generally no”. The long answer is slightly more complicate …

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Access Issues On A Machine Bed In A Large Manufacturing Facility

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:08 AM

An award for safety at work which is  placed on a desk.

An existing customer contacted us as a work at height issue had been highlighted by a number of engineers. The production engineers needed to reach out, in between support pillars to attach strengthening spars to the skin of aircraft wings and they were struggling to get to where they …

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