How Ability International Solved Access Issues Over A Large Boardroom Table
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:42:03 AM
An existing customer contacted us as a work-at-height issue had been highlighted by a number of engineers. The air conditioning units above a boardroom table required regular preventive maintenance and they were struggling to get to where they needed to be. There were three main issue …
Falls From Height: How Can They Be Prevented?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:42:01 AM
Falls from height comprise 20% of all fatal accidents in the workplace. They are the third leading cause of fatal injuries. For example, in 2019, John Gary Robertson fell 30 feet from a pipe bridge at Longannet Power Station in Fife, Scotland. He was severely injured in the accident a …
What Are The Most Common Hazards When Working At Height?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:42:00 AM
‘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 to another. Crucially, with every additional meter of height, the risk of injury or even fatality increases dram …
Autumn-Proof Your Work At Height
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:41:57 AM
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 speeds and heavy rain, accidents become far more common – it’s easier to lose balance when fast winds are hitting you, and …
Severn Valley Railway Fined
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:41:56 AM
Severn Valley Railway has been hit with a £40,000 fine after an employee suffered serious injuries from a fall during a routine painting job. The incident took place at the company’s Bridgnorth Locomotive Works in February 2021 and has highlighted the critical importance of adhering t …
Will A Desksurfer Fit Into A Lift?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:41:55 AM
The Desksurfer is an access tool that allows you to work at height over existing desks and tables in an office environment. It can save a huge amount of time and effort in terms of reorganising the office layout, especially when carrying out tasks such as cleaning, changing lamps or d …
5 Uses Of Height Adjustable Mobile Platforms
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:41:54 AM
Got another working at height job coming up? You’ve got a fully trained and qualified team on the task, and you know exactly how the job needs to be carried out. The only snag is you’re using old, inefficient safety equipment. What can you do to change that, and more importantly, why …
How NOT To Work At Height (Happy April Fool’s Day!)
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:41:53 AM
In life we love to get creative when problem-solving. Unfortunately, however, there are times in which getting creative can only create further problems and, worst case scenario, send us to the hospital.
Why Is It Important To Get Training And Follow Instructions Before Working At Height?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:41:51 AM
Working at height is an essential part of many industries, but it can be very dangerous. If you don’t have the right training or experience, you could injure yourself or someone else. That’s why it’s important to get the right training and instruction before you start any work at heig …
The Work At Height Regulations May Be Spared In EU-Era Law Overhaul
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:41:50 AM
Yes, you read that correctly! We couldn’t believe it either. Here’s what we know so far.