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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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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How Ability Can Help You Even After You Make Your Desksurfer Purchase

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:06 AM

A construction platform lift to show how Ability International can help after you purchase a desksurfer

Are you looking at hiring a Desksurfer but you aren’t sure how to operate it? Maybe you’re worried about troubleshooting it or having difficulty manoeuvring it. A good equipment hire specialist will make sure that you are supported every step of the way however, which is why at Abilit …

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Does Digital Technology Help Prevent Work Accidents?

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:04 AM

A worker using technology to prevent accidents from happening in the workplace.

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 …

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How The Dangers Of Work At Height Increase When You’re Short-Staffed

By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:00 AM

Construction worker feeling scared on a platform because he knows the hazards for working at height alone.

Being short-staffed is a challenge for any workplace, but when the job involves work at height, it introduces a whole new level of risk. When staff are overworked from covering for absentees, the temptation to cut corners increases. This is often because of the added pressure to compl …

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