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.
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.
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.
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.
New website www.preventdrops.com has been launched to promote safety and prevent dropped object accidents.
Arco, a leading UK safety company based in Hull and the Official Safety Equipment Partner of The O2 and Up at The O2, assisted X Factor finalists, Five After Midnight, safely to the summit of the iconic London venue.
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