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Since the introduction of the new sentencing guidelines in February, 2016, not a week seems to go by without news reports of some fairly hefty fines and sentences being handed out to duty holders in the UK who have breached the health and safety regulations.  The total value of fines imposed have risen dramatically as a result of these new guidelines as the fines are now commensurate with the size of the company involved, the level of culpability of the company or duty holder and the degree of harm caused.

With workplace falls one of the most important safety concerns for employers there are many factors that contribute to falls.  While it’s obvious that those working at height must be protected with adequate safety ladders, platforms, handrails and other dedicated safety equipment, many workplace falls are low level falls that may be the result of poor lighting, wet floors, cluttered work environments and the improper use of equipment.