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25 February 2025
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In 2024,138 fatalities and 600,000 non-fatal accidents were reported from incidents involving work at height (according to the Health & Safety Executive) - figures that have remained similar to those of a decade ago. Despite advancements in technology and safety awareness, the statistics have plateaued, prompting a critical question: how can the industry refocus on safety to drive meaningful change?
In this Q&A, Jon Rowan explores potential solutions from a manufacturer’s perspective - focusing on elements such as prioritising safety and advancing the conversation around accident prevention.
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17 December 2024
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Slips, trips and falls remain the biggest cause of non-fatal injuries at work – Emma Willison explains how to mitigate the risk.
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14 August 2024
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Should you be investing more in fall protection PPE? Alfonso Fernandez summarises some of the issues and requirements and explains how upgrading your equipment can not only save you money, but also help better protect your workforce.
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14 August 2024
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No two rescue missions are the same and responding to accidents at height can be even more challenging. Here, Stephen Morris looks at the importance of a well-prepared rescue plan.
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25 March 2024
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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.
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22 November 2023
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The fall protection industry is developing training programmes to provide career paths – via Trailblazers – to ensure the competence of the workforce. Graham Willmott provides an update.
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18 October 2023
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If you spend most of your time on a construction site, you’ll know that hitting your head can be part of the job. Most of the time, it’s minor bumps, but sometimes it can be harder hits. Common accidents can be knocks to the side of the head, falling objects, slips, trips or falls. These can be angled impacts, and angled impacts can create a rotational motion, explains Chris Tidy.
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24 August 2023
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Recent legislation changes highlight architects’ responsibilities for ensuring robust fall protection in building design. So, what do you need to be aware of if you’re the lead designer or architect? Stuart Pierpoint offers the insider’s guide on what you need to consider with fall protection systems.
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05 June 2023
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A looks at how architects can rise to the challenge of choosing the right fall protection system. We find out more from Stuart Pierpoint.
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18 May 2023
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Working at height can be risky enough, without the additional danger of poor-quality ladders. Here, Peter Bennett explains why the Government must clamp down on online marketplaces selling substandard imported telescopic ladders.
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15 May 2023
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British Safety Council uses this page to answer YOUR questions.
Please send any problems, issues or general enquiries about health, safety and wellbeing to policy@britsafe.org and their experts will respond in future editions of HSM.
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17 February 2023
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Falls from height are once again the leading cause of fatalities, according to the Health & Safety Executive’s latest statistics. What can the construction sector do to change this? Ruth Armstrong and Kate Oliver explore the options.
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19 June 2023
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The construction sector is among the most dangerous industries in Britain and working at height is the leading contributor to on-site fatalities. Peter Upcott says that by following best practices around work safety and managing dropped objects, the risks can be mitigated.
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18 October 2022
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Simon Ash shares how selecting the right safety footwear can help reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls in the workplace
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11 October 2022
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Having the right footwear is one of the measures that can help avoid slips and trips in the workplace. James Abbott explains what you need to know about slip resistant footwear.
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14 February 2022
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When working at height, it is important to consider all potential requirements such as height safety PPE, provision for rescue, safe access, installed lifeline systems, dropped object prevention, training and inspection. Peter Upcott provides an example of height safety simplified.
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10 February 2022
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Falls from height can result in life changing injuries and can be fatal. Hugh Owen looks at how to reduce the risk when employees have to work at height.
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02 December 2021
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This article from the BSIF will help you understand best practice for those designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting anchor devices and systems.
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29 September 2021
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Slips and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace mishaps and can come at a high price for the liable business, NHS and the injured individual. While many view them as inevitable, James White explains that in most cases they are completely avoidable. And it all starts with proper floorcare provisions.
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11 August 2021
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A fall from height can result in major injury and can be fatal. Sarah Baker provides an insight into choosing the correct equipment when working at height.
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