Steep Decline In Work At Height Safety Investigations
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:42:08 AM
The number of Health and Safety (HSE) investigations into falls from height on construction sites has fallen sharply. A report in Construction News (CN) informs how Prospect, the trade union for engineers, scientists, managers and HSE inspectors, has warned the workplace health and sa …
Scary Facts About Work-Related Injuries
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:42:07 AM
At Ability International we are well into the Halloween spirit! It’s been a very busy year as we’re coming out of the pandemic and we’re already looking forward to Christmas, but first let’s give Halloween the attention it deserves!
Why Have We Reported On So Many Falls From Height In 2024 Alone?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:42:04 AM
The alarming rise in falls from height in 2024 has highlighted serious failings in workplace safety, an issue obviously close to our hearts. Despite clear regulations, many companies continue to cut corners, particularly when it comes to training and supervision, which has led to an u …
5 Advantages Of Buying A Desksurfer
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:42:03 AM
Buying or hiring a DeskSurfer platform provides numerous advantages for businesses, organisations and individuals. Whether your needs require only a Desksurfer hire, or you prefer to purchase it outright, the ongoing advantages will always outweigh the initial investment cost. Buying …
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 …