Flat roof fall protection is incredibly important, because falling from a roof can be deadly. 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.
To use a ladder safely, you need to ensure that the ladder is stable and well maintained. There are many other rules to follow when using a ladder, and they should all be taken seriously. 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.
Humans cannot fly, and reliable jetpacks have yet to be invented. This means that working at height requires a fair amount of equipment, which can be broadly split into two categories: access and safety. Read on to find out more.
When working at height, it is essential to use top-quality equipment that you know you can rely on. The first step to creating a safe and secure system for working at height is to use the best equipment - the second step is ensuring that you’re using it correctly!
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.
Working at height is a pretty risky business, so it's essential to make sure that you always have the right equipment for the job. If you're in a line of work where you (and/or your employees) will be regularly working at height, it's a good idea to invest in some safety gear - but what if you're not going to need the equipment for more than a short period of time?
If working at height is just an occasional thing for you, it can be hard to justify purchasing a load of equipment that's only going to lie around and take up space once you've finished with it. If you fall into the category of those who only need working at height safety equipment on a temporary basis, you may be interested in finding out more about SafetyLiftinGear's working at height equipment hire services.
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