Work at height is one of the riskiest activities which you can undertake, and the bad news is that even if you contract the work out, you’ll retain some responsibility. Use our checklist to ensure
it’s planned and executed safely.
Published 19.03.2021
Three construction companies have been fined after roofing work continued during a major storm, resulting in one of the directors being blown off a three-storey building. How should the weather
conditions have been assessed?
Published 30.09.2019
When devising a safe system for working at height you must take into account the weather conditions and plan for these accordingly. A company that didn’t, ended up in court. What happened?
Published 26.03.2012
Just a small loss of concentration when working at height can have serious consequences, not only for the accident victim, but also for those in charge of the work. Use our permit to work to keep
workers safe.
Published 08.10.2014
A company has been fined after an employee fractured his back and ribs following a fall from a house in Frodsham, Cheshire. Why did the accident happen and what can you do to protect your workers
falling from height?
Published 23.03.2023
It’s becoming increasingly common that safety failures during roof work lead to prosecution if the work is carried out unsafely. How can our permit to work - roof work help you to avoid ending up in
a similar position?
Published 12.12.2022
Serious injury and deaths from falling from height are still too prevalent in the workplace. You’ve heard a lot about reducing risk, but what steps should you take to ensure you have the best
controls in place to prevent accidents?
Published 12.09.2023
It’s becoming increasingly common for the clients of roof work to be prosecuted if the work is carried out unsafely. How can our permit-to-work - roof work help you to avoid ending up in a similar
position?
Published 15.02.2012
A company involved in fruit and vegetable production has been fined £320,000 after a worker was killed. What led to the incident and how can you avoid a similar situation?
Published 12.03.2024
On April 6, 2005, the Work at Height Regulations came into effect. As a result, you’ve decided to review your approach to assessing the risks of this type of work. So what should your assessments now
look at?
Published 09.05.2005