Given the consequences, working from height continues to be one of the most rigorously controlled aspects of health and safety law in the UK. Serious injuries from falling from height remain one of the most common dangers in construction, warehousing, telecommunications, utilities, and facilities management. Most companies accept the requirement…
Anchor Points and Fall Arrest Systems: A Procurement Guide for Facilities Managers
Working at height is one of the biggest causes of serious injury in UK construction, warehousing and manufacturing. This is why fall arrest systems and anchor points need more attention in discussions about fall protection. Businesses are too often treating fall protection equipment as an afterthought. It is bought in…
Are you safety conscious when working at height?
If you work in the construction industry whether in an industrial or domestic setting you may be called upon to work at height, so it is essential that you are aware of the regulations relating to this type of work and to ensure that you are following these regulations and…
What is the difference between fall restraint and fall arrest
When working from height it is vital that you have the correct equipment to ensure that you are safe. There are a number of different types of height safety equipment and you should take the time to learn what is required for each application. You may well of heard of…
Desperately seeking construction workers
There is a severe shortage of construction workers currently with some reporting that at least a quarter of a million additional construction workers will be needed by 2026 to meet growing demand in the industry. Job vacancies are at an all time high but with low unemployment it is proving…