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.
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 …
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 …
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 …