blogWhy is gravity such a persistent challenge?
THIS NO Falls Week, Stephen Barnfield examines why falls from height remain one of the workplace’s most persistent safety risks.
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articleThe stakes are high
FALLS FROM height remain the UK’s leading cause of workplace fatalities, with the latest figures highlighting ongoing risks — particularly for the self-employed. Jamie Appleton explores how improved safety awareness, robust risk management, and the correct selection of PPE can help prevent needless deaths.
newsHeight safety campaign hits milestone
NO FALLS Week, organised by the No Falls Foundation, has seen a surge in new sign-ups, bringing the total number of registered participants to over 5,000. The event takes place from 18–22 May 2026 and promotes safe working at height.
newsCouncil to pay £50k after lawnmower injury
A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE district council has been fined £50,000 following a serious incident in which a ride-on mower overturned at a churchyard, causing an male employee to fall more than two metres onto a public road and footpath below.
newsWaste firm fined after fall from height
A GREEN waste recycling company based in West Sussex has been fined after an employee broke his leg when he fell from a compost screening machine.
productJLG Power Towers unveils safety innovations
AT THE Health & Safety Event at the NEC Birmingham from 28 – 30 April, health & safety leaders and facilities management professionals can discover approaches designed to reduce exposure to work at height and promote consistent working practices with JLG Power Towers.
newsBakery fined after worker fractures hip in fall
A BOLTON bakery company has been fined £16,667 after an employee fractured their hip falling from a large plastic pallet box while working at height.
productCommon workplace hazards that lead to avoidable injuries
WORKPLACES IN the UK have a legal obligation to uphold the highest possible levels of health and safety. This includes following guidelines as set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the law, including any bespoke regulations for high-risk sectors like construction, and carrying out tailored risk assessments to identify specific problems that must be addressed.
newsBristol landlord fined after staircase fall
A BRISTOL landlord has been fined after a member of the public sustained significant injuries when they fell from the first-floor landing of an external wooden staircase at a converted property in Bishopston.
newsEnforcement action taken against director and company
A CONSTRUCTION company director and his firm have been fined after failing to comply with multiple enforcement notices and for failing to suitably plan, manage and monitor construction work.
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