Working at Height & Falls from Height

More Information

Working at Height...What is it?
Falls from Heights...Why is it important?
Who is affected & most at risk?
What the law says - Employer's Obligation
What should I do if I have a fall from a height at work?
Can I claim for a compensation for a fall from height?
Falls from Ladders
Falls from Machines
Falls from Scaffolding

Regulations

HSE The Construction (Design and Management) Reg. 2007
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007
Construction Site Transport Safety: Safe use of Site Dumpers
Making Construction Sites Safer Information Leaflet

Falls from Heights.....Why is it important?

Falls from height are responsible for many serious and fatal injuries every year. In fact, falls from height are the single largest cause of workplace fatalities in the UK and the second most common cause of major workplace injuries.

In 2006/2007, 45 people died from a fall from height at work. This represents a slight decrease on the 48 fatalities in 2005/06. However, there has been an increase in the number of employees sustaining major injuries due to falls from height at work, from 3,385 in 2005/06 to 3,409 in 2006/07. For further information, see the HSE publication - 'Statistics of Workplace Fatalities and Injuries: Falls from a Height'.

The HSE is committed to reducing this unnecessary injury toll and have launched a campaign called 'Shattered Lives'.

If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident call our No Win No Fee Lawyers today FREE on 0800 0891331 and we can advise you on your first steps toward receiving compensation..