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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Safety lanyards are crucial when working at height, but it’s important to choose the right safety lanyard for the job. Here are four simple steps to make this process easier.
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According to the latest HSE statistics, falls from height are still the most common type of fatal workplace accident in Great Britain.
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We use our hands for almost every task we do at work, which is why they tend to be the most susceptible area on the body for injury. In 2023, hand injuries accounted for 32% of all injuries in the workplace. In fact, the USA’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has estimated that 71% of hand injuries could have been prevented if the worker was wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically safety gloves.
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While there are seemingly endless opportunities to get yourself injured on the job, falling from height is up there as one of the worst. It's a leading cause of workplace injury and the top cause of workplace death, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Drops from a greater height strongly correlate with more severe trauma and a higher risk of fatality, but you don't actually have to fall all that far to do yourself a mischief. Even small drops can result in a variety of nasty injuries—and unlike the majority of workplace mishaps, the physical trauma sustained from a fall from height is quite likely to be life changing. A bad fall could end your career, or worse still, your life.
Here are some of the most common injuries that can result from falling from height...
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