newsConcerning rise in construction fatalities
THE LATEST figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show a rise in the the number of work-related fatalities.
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newsWorker falls through roof and fractures back
A COMPANY in Manchester has been fined £20,000 after an employee fell through a roof and suffered serious injuries.
productDeal to protect water utility workers
BLACKLINE SAFETY has announced a new deal valued at $1.4 million with a water utility provider based in Australia.
newsCharity launches study on falls from height causes
FALLS FROM height remain the leading cause of workplace fatalities and injuries in the UK, accounting for an alarming 30% of all deaths in 2022/2023*.
blogGet behind No Falls Week
WE ALL want a future free from falls – so let’s get behind No Falls Weeks, urges Phil Pinnington.
newsAdvice for businesses this No Falls Week
THE NO Falls Foundation has launched the first ever ‘No Falls Week’ from 13-17 May, in a bid to raise awareness for safe working practices for those who work from height
newsThe Health & Safety Event opens tomorrow
OPEN FROM the 30 April- 2 May 2024, at the NEC Birmingham, the Health & Safety Event is the UK’s largest gathering for anyone responsible for workplace health and safety.
articleBreak the fall
Falls from height continue to be the most common cause of workplace fatalities in the UK. The latest figures show 40 workers were killed as a result of falling from height in 2022/23, a stark 51% of total construction fatalities*. Ben Haughton explains how fall protection solutions play a key role in safety.
newsWorker fractures skull in fall
A SOLAR panel installation company has been fined after a worker fell and sustained life-changing injuries.
newsConstruction firm fined after worker dies from fall
A CONSTRUCTION company in Kent has been fined after a sub-contractor fell and died from his injuries.
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