This week (18th – 22nd May 2026) is the third No Falls Week. Launched in 2024 by the No Falls Foundation, this yearly awareness campaign aims to shine a spotlight on the risks associated with working at height while helping employers and workers to build safer habits and prevent avoidable accidents.

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.

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.