According to the HSE’s guidance, work at height must be “properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people”. Does this mean that at least one other person must be present during all work at height? Or is it OK for a competent individual to work unsupervised in certain cases? Keep reading this blog to find out!
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Safety harnesses are a vital piece of equipment for protecting workers from falls from height, especially in industries like construction, scaffolding and maintenance. To ensure that safety harnesses remain in safe working condition, regular inspections and maintenance are vital, but who is qualified to carry out these inspections? Keep reading to find out!
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The No Falls Foundation has announced the start of No Falls Week – a campaign dedicated to preventing falls from height in UK workplaces. This important cause aims to prevent fatalities and injuries that are unfortunately too common in industries like construction.
In 2023/24, falls from height were responsible for 36% of all workplace deaths in Great Britain. Participate in No Falls Week from 12th to 16th May 2025 to help reduce these figures, and prevent falls from height!
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All personal protective equipment (PPE) needs to fit the wearer correctly in order to properly protect them while working at height or in dangerous environments. If your safety gear, like your safety harness, doesn’t fit correctly, it can compromise your safety and lead to injury in the event of a fall.
So, if fit is crucial when it comes to safety harnesses, can they be shared among multiple users? This blog will unpack the pros, cons and best practices for sharing safety harnesses.
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Working at height is often a necessity in the construction industry. However, even if you work at height often, you should never do so carelessly.
By definition, working at height creates a situation where an injury could occur due to a worker falling from one level to another. These injuries can be very serious, even life-threatening, so it’s important to be careful when you’re working at height.
To minimise the risk of a nasty fall, keep these dos and don’ts in mind:
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