The following are posts with the Working at height tag:
27 June 2017
Working at height still accounts for a large proportion of accidents within the construction industry. However we do seem to be getting better at safety as is highlighted by the NASC 2017 Safety Report. Scaffolding and the use of MEWP's to carry out work at height has meant less accidents on site when complying with the industry safety standards, SG4:15. That said, we still have a way to go with...
[Read on about Working From Height - That Old Chestnut]
11 June 2013
The HSE are offering a FREE working at heights seminar in Bradford on 25th June. The event will provide information on working at height, it offers employers and workers advice and guidance to comply with the law and work safely at height. It is very important that all work at height is planned, organised and carried out by competent persons and the correct equipment used. For more information a...
[Read on about Free 'Working At Heights Seminar - Bradford']
5 December 2012
The HSE has an excellent FREE guide for safe working practices when working on fragile roofs. Falls through fragile roofs and fragile roof lights account for almost a fifth of all fatal accidentsresulting from a fall from height in the construction industry. This is often the case when working on older buildings, you need to make your workers aware of the issues and give them guidance accordingly...
[Read on about Fragile Roofs - Working Practice]
7 November 2012
After recently reading about a scaffolder that has, very sadly, lost part of brain in fall from a scaffold we thought we would remind our readers about the serious hazards regarding scaffolding. The HSE has an FAQ about scaffolding on their web site and there are guidelines available that you can follow. Although it is too late for this unfortunate man we need to understand the seriousness of all...
[Read on about Scaffolding Serious Hazard]
25 May 2012
We read that nearly one in five construction sites failed safety checks during a national initiative to improve construction site safety.This is a slight improvement on previous years which is good news, but is this trend down to less construction work being carried out? The investigation was carried out by HSE staff and concentrated on high-risk activity including working at height and ensuring...
[Read on about 1 In 5 Construction Sites Fail Safety Checks]
22 May 2012
The HSE has a web site to aid you in selecting the correct type of access equipment to use for working at height. They have developed a simple table of 6 questions that provides guidance and details on some of the most common types of access equipment. To find out more, see the HSE'sWAIT Tool
[Read on about Working From Height Advice]
1 August 2011
We have noticed that there are still a lot of 'falls from height' being reported within the construction industry. Much of this occurs because of bad planning and lack of proper and detailed risk assessments. Is this lack of risk asessments because we are all being too lazy, or that due to a lack of resources at the HSE, we think we can 'get away with it'? We would hope not! Even so, the fact th...
[Read on about Construction: Falls From Height Still a Common Occurence]
20 January 2011
10 January 2011
The HSE has prosecuted two companies after three workers fell through skylights on three separate occasions at an industrial unit in Warrington. The SHP reported that, on three separate occasions, three similar incidents were allowed to happen. An astonished HSE officer stated that "A man was sent on to a roof without safety equipment, despite two caretakers falling through skylights less than a...
[Read on about HSE - Falls From Height Prosecutions]
6 July 2007
Falls through fragile roofs and fragile rooflights are a major cause of death and injury at work. A company director was recently sentenced to 16 months imprisonment for not acting to prevent a fatal fall through a fragile rooflight. This link to a safety alert advises building companies on how to prevent injury and comply with legal requirements. Follow this link for more on fragile roof s...
[Read on about HSE Advice - Working at Height and Fragile Roof Safety]
6 July 2007
Falls through fragile roofs and fragile rooflights are a major cause of death and injury at work. A company director was recently sentenced to 16 months imprisonment for not acting to prevent a fatal fall through a fragile rooflight. This link to a safety alert advises building companies on how to prevent injury and comply with legal requirements. Follow this link for more on fragile roof s...
[Read on about HSE Advice - Working at Height and Fragile Roof Safety]
6 July 2007
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6 July 2007
On average 13 people a year die at work falling from ladders and nearly 1200 suffer major injuries. More than a quarter of falls happen from ladders. HSE's key message is that that ladders should only be used for low-risk, short-duration work. What do I need to know? The Work at Height Regulations (2005) came into force in April 2005. Employers have a duty to assess the risks, plan and supervis...
[Read on about HSE Advice - Working at Height & using ladders safely]
6 July 2007
On average 13 people a year die at work falling from ladders and nearly 1200 suffer major injuries. More than a quarter of falls happen from ladders. HSE's key message is that that ladders should only be used for low-risk, short-duration work. What do I need to know? The Work at Height Regulations (2005) came into force in April 2005. Employers have a duty to assess the risks, plan and supervis...
[Read on about HSE Advice - Working at Height & using ladders safely]
