How Often Ladders Should Be Inspected
Ladder inspection sounds straightforward, but making it work reliably is not. Organisations have to decide how often ladders should be inspected, who is competent to do it, and how inspection…
Working at Height Checklist for Site Supervisors: Managing Risks During the Job
Most working at height incidents do not occur because organisations failed to complete a risk assessment. They occur because the conditions assumed during planning no longer match those workers face…
How to Ensure Workers Use Harnesses Correctly — Organisational Strategies for Real-World Work at Height
Falls from height remain one of the most persistent and serious risks in industry. Fall-arrest harnesses are a key safety control — but unless they are used, and used correctly,…
The Common Working at Height Hazards Everyone Knows
Typical hazards include: Unprotected edges or openings Fragile, sloping or deteriorated surfaces Incorrect or unsafe ladder use Improvised or modified access methods Falling tools or materials Weather exposure, including wind,…
Working at Height Risk Assessment: How to Identify Hidden Risks
A working at height risk assessment only prevents falls when it examines the real context in which the job is carried out, not just the hazards listed on a checklist.…
Fall from Height – the Leading Cause of Workplace Death
Falls from height are the leading cause of workplace deaths in the UK. Most people assume construction workers are most at risk of a fatal fall, and they’re right. But…
Fall Restraint vs Fall Arrest: Choosing the Safer Approach
Falls are a leading cause of workplace fatalities and serious injuries. If you’re an employer, you are legally responsible for keeping your people safe when they’re working at height. By…
Working at Height Regulations 2005: A Guide for Employers
Falls from height are the most common kind of fatal accident in the UK, accounting for over a quarter of fatal injuries every year. Where work at height occurs, it…
What Is Working at Height?
What is working at height? There are two possible answers. The first one is obvious – it’s working above ground level. But the second one isn’t as straightforward and covers…
What Are the Hazards of Working at Height?
In Britain, working at height is the leading cause of workplace fatalities, and has been for some time, according to statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). It’s also…
