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Working at height on roofs is some of the most dangerous work that can be undertaken, even with the strict health and safety at work regulations here in the UK.  Despite modern technology and the use of innovative new safety solutions, a fall from height remains one of the most common causes of fatalities in the workplace here in Britain.  Carrying out a thorough risk assessment before beginning any work on a roof will enable you to minimise any risks, especially if the roof features collective protection equipment like rooftop demarcat

Last week, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published its statistics relating to fatal injuries arising from accidents in the workplace in Great Britain 2017, with figures covered to March 2017.  The annual report provides an insight on the number of fatal injuries reported to enforcing authorities in 2016/2017 and includes fatal injuries to both workers and to members of the public.  Of the 137 workers killed in the workplace during 2016/2017, the highest number, 30, worked in the construction industry, 27 in Agriculture, 19 in Manufacturing, 14 in Transport and Storage, 14 in wa