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Working at Height is a dangerous business, and this has been the case throughout history.  Nowadays we’re used to seeing tall buildings and structures; they make up the skyline in every city in the world.  However, in times gone by, the biggest buildings in the UK were the cathedrals and churches.  Looking at the lofty heights of some of these magnificent structures, it can be difficult to imagine how these buildings were achieved without the modern building machinery and techniques we use today.  You can be pretty sure that the safety of the men working on these buildings was not an import

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), working at height is still one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries in the workplace.  Employers and employees have a legal obligation to take reasonable care of themselves and others who could be affected by their actions and the HSE requires all employees to follow a hierarchy of control measures, the most important of which is to avoid working at height if possible.  When avoiding working at height is not possible, the employer is legally bound to take precautions to eliminate or minimise the risks involved.  Knowing w