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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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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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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Falls from height are one of the biggest causes of workplace fatalities and major injuries which is why it is vital that you protect yourself with PPE equipment.
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Working from height is the biggest cause of fatal and serious injury in the construction industry, which is why whether you work at height every day or only occasionally, following the correct safety precautions should always be top priority.
What Is Work at Height?
'Work at height' is a term that refers to any scenario in which an individual might fall a distance that could result in serious harm. You are working at height if you:
- Work above ground level
- Could fall from an edge, through an opening or fragile surface
- Could fall from ground level into an opening in the floor/hole in the ground
Whether you're an employee or an employer, take a look at the following working at height precautions you can put in place to avoid accidents in your workplace.
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