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If you’re the owner or duty holder of a building with a flat roof, chances are that the roof will need to be accessed on a fairly regular basis in order to carry out inspections.  Some flat roofs are going to be in need of maintenance work now and again.  Perhaps there are other maintenance jobs that need carrying out at roof level on a regular basis.  Accessing a roof for whatever reason always carries the risk of a fall from height.  Here in the UK, falls from height remain the cause of more than a quarter of all fatal injuries in the workplace here in the UK.  This is despite the fact th

Working at height is risky - that’s why the health and safety legislation surrounding work at height is so stringent here in the UK. Despite rigorous health and safety rules, though, a fall form height remains the most common cause of death in the workplace. When you’re planning to carry out work at height, here are the rules you should follow to keep yourself safe.