What To Expect On A Work At Height Course
Anybody in the UK who works at height needs to undergo the requisite safety training that will help them to avoid having an accident and falling at work. Within Britain’s main industrial sectors the highest rate of fatal injuries are seen in the construction, agricultural and waste/recycling industries. The most common accidents which result in a fatal injury are falls from height (this is followed by being struck by a vehicle and being struck by moving or falling objects). Luckily, fatal work injuries in the UK have taken a downward turn, with figures decreasing year upon year. However
[…]Slips, Trips and Falls – The Lowdown
Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of injuries in the workplace here in the UK with falls from height being the most common cause of fatalities. This is despite the stringent legislation we enjoy on Britain which has led to a marked improvement in safety in the workplace in Britain which has steadily improved the statistics for injuries in recent years. Britain is one of the safest places to work on the planet, but there is no room for complacency and still room for improvement. While there is a general obligation to perform risk assessments under the Management of Health a
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