Provisional figures show that 58 people died from a fall from height at work in 2007/08. Falls from height remain the most common kind of accident causing fatal injuries.

The number of fatalities in 2006/07 has been confirmed at 52, the provisional figure was 45.

Provisional figures (3623) for major injuries to workers in 2007/8P  show that they accounted for about 12% of all major injuries, but continued the downward trend shown in recent years.

Falls from ladders resulted in 16 deaths and 1146 major injuries, amounting to over a quarter of all major injuries as a result of a fall from height.

More information can be found in:

• Statistics of Workplace Fatalities and Injuries - Falls from Height [1MB]