Slips, Trips & Falls
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Don’t procrastinate on problem pigeons

Feral pigeons have had some bad press. While they may not deserve the ‘rats with wings’ moniker, their nesting activity and subsequent build-up of droppings still poses significant health and safety risks.

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Covers four major categories

Established in 1941, manufacturer Tractel’s initial success came with the TIRFOR hoist, a pully and lifting machine that operates with a wire rope passing through the machine – just like a user would with their hands. 

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Safe access at city school

A successful partnership between Generation UK Edinburgh and City Access Scaffolding led to a temporary rolling structure, rather than a fixed platform, to complete a school atrium in the City Centre.

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Escape-Chair® ST-X

Light weight basic evacuation chair with standard seat with extra fixation, armrests and footrest. The headrest is padded (upholstered) for extra comfort and the Anti-slip on operating handle and lower frame ensures easy and safe handling.

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Fall protection covered

In response to falls through roof lights resulting in almost a fifth of all fatal working at height accidents, fall protection specialist Kee Safety has launched Kee Cover, a range of skylight covers.

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Ladder safety taken to new heights

Every year, nearly 50,000 people fall from ladders and end up at A&E. On average, 45 of these people are among the 6,000 who die every year from avoidable injuries sustained at home.

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Setting the standard for working at height

One of the smaller trade associations in the work at height sector, FASET is nevertheless one of the most industrious when it comes to developing guidance and best practice for the safety net rigging and temporary safety systems industry.

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Bespoke training helps enhance safety at height

Site safety is a key priority for Kier Construction, part of Kier Group and one of the major developers and leading operators in the UK construction sector. With building work booming in the capital, Kier Construction London partnered with Honeywell to develop a bespoke training package to raise awareness of onsite hazards and minimise risks during work at height operations. 

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