Failure to Follow Height Safety Rules Leads to Worker’s Fatal Fall
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:43:58 AM
A specialist contractor has been fined £60,000 after a worker fell to his death while carrying out restoration work on a Birmingham church steeple.
Three Health and Safety Work-at-Height Violations We See Out And About
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:43:57 AM
Work-at-height continues to be the most hazardous activity in any workplace in the UK, according to the Health and Safety Executive, whose stats show that falls from height account for twice as many worker deaths than the next cause.
When Things Go Wrong: The Legal Consequences Of A Workplace Fall
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:43:55 AM
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. So, it’s essential that employees are given the tools, equipment and resources they need to minimise the …
Invest One Week In Training For Working At Height In 2025 To Save A Small Fortune
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:43:53 AM
What Is Covered In Our Fall Arrest And Safety Harness Systems Course?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:43:52 AM
Fall prevention is a topic that is becoming more and more relevant in workers’ everyday lives. Our Fall Arrest and Safety Harness Systems Course will help you learn all about the proper way to prevent falls, how you can use fall arrest and safety harness systems to prevent injuries, a …
What The Construction Industry Can Learn From An Increase In Falls From Height
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:43:50 AM
Falls from height remain the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for over half of all deaths on-site in 2022/23. Considering there was a worrying 15% rise in fatal injuries compared to the previous year, the industry clearly faces an urgent challenge. This recurrin …
Roofer’s Fall Results in £20k Fines for Contractors
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:43:49 AM
An accident involving a roofer falling and breaking his legs saw two companies fined around £20k between them for their failure to properly plan and supervise the job. The ruling came earlier this year from an accident in 2020 and demonstrates once again the importance of ensuring wor …
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 Work At Height Training Courses Looking Like In 2023?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:42:09 AM
In 2023 we have largely shifted back to in-person events, although many training courses seem to be staying online-only.