How To Stay Safe Working At Height In Bad Weather Conditions
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:50:23 AM
If you regularly work at height outside then you know how big an impact that heavy rain, high winds, or other strong weather conditions can have on your safety and efficiency on the job. Fortunately, equipment is higher quality than ever and safety standards for work at height are con …
What Work At Height Requires 2 People?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:02 AM
In the UK, a lot of companies have specific work-at-height requirements – that usually means all work at height is done by two people. Companies that carry out any work at height ideally want their workers to be accompanied by someone else in case something goes wrong.
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 …
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.
The Importance Of Proper Planning: How Risk Assessments Save Lives
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:41:49 AM
Any job that requires team members to work at height is dangerous. When other factors, like power lines and limited accessibility, are involved, these jobs have the potential to be fatal. The key to avoiding accidents and injuries is good planning. Carrying out thorough risk assessmen …
322 Gas Bottles And An Automatic Valve They Couldn’t Reach: A Case Study!
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:39:18 AM
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Construction: An Easy And Simple Guide To Working At Height
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:39:16 AM
Between 2020 and 2021, there were 35 fatal injuries because of falls from height, so it’s clear that there are some life-threatening risks when working at height. That’s why proper preparations and attentiveness are vital to keeping you and your workplace safe.
Our Work At Height Do’s And Don’ts When Using A Scaffold Tower
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:39:13 AM
When using equipment to work at height, it is essential to follow safety guidelines to avoid injury or danger to life. A scaffold tower, when used correctly, can be extremely useful for prolonged periods of work at height. They are easy to assemble and mobile enough to apply where nee …
Working At Height Safety Breaches Have Rocketed 84%
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:39:09 AM
Working at height is obviously fraught with difficulty and danger. While many businesses understand this, clearly not enough do as the Health and Safety Executive reports that almost half of all construction accidents involve falling from height.
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skip Height Training
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:39:06 AM
Working at height is a feature of many different types of occupations, whether you need to get something from a high shelf, or to mend or repair structures from a ladder or scaffolding.