Falling from height is no joke. The latest HSE statistics show that falls from height are still the most prevalent cause of death among workers in Great Britain, accounting for 50 work-related deaths in 2023/24. This amounts to 36% of work-related deaths for that period.
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Safety harnesses are essential for keeping you and your colleagues safe when working at height. You'll want to get the best out of this key bit of kit, and the best way to do that is through regular inspections and some careful (but quite straightforward) maintenance.
Did you know that falls from height are the leading cause of fatalities at work in the UK? According to fall prevention charity No Falls Foundation, 30% of all workplace deaths in 2022-2023 were due to falls from height.
Ladder safety should always be your top priority if you or your employees use ladders to work at height. As you'd imagine, we take safety very seriously here at SafetyLiftinGear - here is our guide on how to use a ladder safely.
There’s a reason that carrying out risk assessments and wearing PPE is a legal requirement in the UK – unfortunately, some learn the importance of these necessities the hard way.
Craven and Nicholas Engineering Ltd has been fined after one of its employees fell through a roof when working at height in Boston. The worker in question fell through a fragile roof and fell 6 metres, sustaining injuries to his head and arm.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we understand the importance of safety in the workplace. No matter what environment you're working in, every individual deserves to feel safe while doing their job.
When it comes to working at height, there are a number of different rules and regulations that must be adhered to. Back in 2005, the UK government passed a piece of legislation titled 'The Work at Height Regulations 2005', which contains a lot of important information pertaining to working at height.
The Work at Height Regulations 2005
Although there is no shortage of literature on how to protect yourself and others when working at height, you may still be wondering exactly what 'working at height' means. How do you know if you're working at height? What work environments count as 'at height'?
If these are questions you've found yourself asking, read on!
There are such a wide variety of safety lanyards available, each with different pros, cons, and suitability for different situations. With such a wide variety of lanyards available, where do you start when trying to select the right lanyard for your work environment?
Well, you start right here! We’re going to be looking at a wide range of different lanyards, and giving a quick overview on how they work and what purposes they’re suitable for. This should help give a better understanding as to which lanyards are the best option for you.
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