Why an Online Work-at-Height Training Refresher is Needed to Prevent Bad Habits
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:50:33 AM
Staying safe while working at heights is essential, and yet it’s easy for bad habits to creep in over time. Workers can become complacent and make mistakes, and some may even be unaware of updates in safety protocols. That’s why a work-at-height training refresher provides the knowled …
Sleep Deprivation Causes A Big Risk For Work At Height – Here’s Why
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:50:30 AM
Sleep deprivation at work is more than just a minor inconvenience; it’s a significant safety risk, and especially so when working at height. Whether it’s a restless night or ongoing sleep issues, fatigue can wreak havoc on your ability to think clearly, react quickly, and stay alert. …
UK Finds No Improvements In Falls From Height: Our Response
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:50:29 AM
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 fall from height, and 40 people died.
The Difference Mandatory Training Can Make: Ontario Reduces Fall From Height Injuries By 19%
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:12 AM
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 …
Falls From Height Leading Cause Of Worker Death
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:10 AM
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.
Does Digital Technology Help Prevent Work Accidents?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:04 AM
A meeting between MPs recently resulted in a manifesto urging industries where employees often work at height to adopt digital technologies to help prevent accidental falls. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Working at Height (APPG) believes that such technology can address the cha …
Here’s What Should Be In Your Construction First Aid Kit And Why
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:42:10 AM
A well-equipped construction first aid kit is an essential part of maintaining safety on any site, ensuring swift and effective responses to any injuries caused by a construction site accident. Coupled with first aid training on site, a comprehensive kit enables workers to handle the …
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 …
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.