Falls from Height at Work: Understanding Your Rights and Ensuring Safety
Posted on 15th November 2023
In 2022/23, there were 135 workers killed in work-related accidents in the UK, with falls from height accounting for 40 of these fatalities, making it the most common cause of fatal injuries in the workplace Statistics.
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Recent Cases where employees have fallen from height at work:
Recent UK case law involving injuries from falls at work includes several prosecutions:
Watershed (Roofing) Ltd was fined after a worker died falling through a roof-light, highlighting the need for adequate covering of apertures during roofing work.
Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd and London Fenestration Trades Ltd faced fines following a fatal fall through a store-front glazing, highlighting the importance of adequate work platforms and edge protection.
Temple Lifts Ltd was fined after a lift collapse at Tower Bridge, indicating the necessity for thorough maintenance and investigation of lift components.
NRS Specialist Services was fined when an employee fell from a low roof, emphasising the need for proper planning and supervision to control risks.
W Hughes and Son Ltd incurred a fine when a hospital patient fell from unsafely signed scaffolding, showing the duty to secure construction sites.
Barnet Homes Ltd was fined after a heating engineer died due to improperly erected scaffolding, highlighting the need for proper risk assessments and training.
These cases illustrate the strict regulatory environment in the UK regarding workplace safety, especially concerning falls from height. They emphasise the importance of compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
The Legal Framework
The Work at Height Regulations 2005, require employers to ensure that all work at height is properly planned, supervised, and carried out by competent personnel, with the aim to avoid risks from work at height whenever possible.
For more information on the topic, read our blog about Injuries on Building Sites, highlighting the heightened risks in the construction industry of accidents in the work place, especially injuries caused by falls from a height.
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