Why You Need To Get Roof Safety Training
Everyone working in the roofing industry has heard about a botched job or some disastrous accident during an installation, and such incidents can be ruinous for a company’s reputation. That’s... Read More
Situations Where You Should NOT Use A Scaffold Tower
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... Read More
How To Ensure Your Work-At-Height Equipment Is Safe To Use
Ensuring your working-at-height safety equipment is in good condition and fit for purpose is crucial for preventing accidents and safeguarding workers, as well as complying with UK safety requirements for... Read More
When Things Go Wrong: The Legal Consequences Of A Workplace Fall
In general, the most serious consequences of a fall from height are felt by the person who’s had the accident. Falls can result in serious, life-changing injuries, and even death.... Read More
The Importance Of Proper Planning: How Risk Assessments Save Lives
Any job that requires team members to work at height is dangerous. When other factors, like power lines and limited accessibility, are involved, these jobs have the potential to be... Read More
UK Finds No Improvements In Falls From Height: Our Response
This recent report from the Safety & Health Practitioner makes for grim reading: in the last year in the UK, 5000 people suffered injuries as a result of a workplace... Read More
The Difference Mandatory Training Can Make: Ontario Reduces Fall From Height Injuries By 19%
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... Read More
The Work At Height Regulations May Be Spared In EU-Era Law Overhaul
Yes, you read that correctly! We couldn't believe it either. Here's what we know so far. As reported by ScaffMag, the UK government were, in fact, planning to scrap our... Read More
What Are The Most Common Hazards When Working At Height?
‘At Height’ does not have a clear definition. We have previously described working at height as working in any situation that could leave you open to falling from one level... Read More
Autumn-Proof Your Work At Height
Summer is officially over, we just did Halloween and now we are well into Autumn territory – which means it’s cold, rainy and windy out there! Of course, in high... Read More
