Ensure systems testing

Research by the HSE reveals that falls from height continue to be one of the biggest causes of deaths amongst construction workers, accounting for 34 out of 72 deaths. In addition, over half of the 4000 major injuries reported to the HSE each year involve easily preventable falls or from trips.

Eurosafe Solutions, a specialist fall protection company, is calling on building owners and facilities managers to ensure that fall protection systems are regularly tested and workers are being trained, so they can minimise the risks from work at heights.

The company also advises building owners and property managers to that check the fall protection company they work with carries out adequate tests on each anchor device. British and European standards state that the sample anchor device needs to be tested with forces applied in line with expected service.