Climbing on furniture

Grabbing a chair to reach a height can be tempting, especially when you’re in a rush. Stop and think, not using the right access equipment can cause a fall at work, with unpredictable consequences.

So, if you work at a height always use the right access equipment for the job.

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Avoiding work at a height

You don’t always need to climb a ladder to reach a height,  think about ways of staying at ground level whilst doing the same job. For example, if you need to clean windows, think about using an extension pole to reach those high windows.

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Know how to use equipment

Keeping your staff safe is part of your job, it’s not hard and we have all the guidance you need on our site. If your staff work at a height, make sure they know how to use the access equipment correctly, just a few minutes of training could save them from experiencing a nasty fall.

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Low height can be high risk

It’s not just high falls you need to be wary of, after all any fall can really hurt or cause permanent damage. Two-thirds of serious injuries are the result of a fall from below head height; make sure your staff don’t take risks like those in our case study.

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Maintaining plant or machines

Working with machinery can be risky, so always make sure you’re safe when you’re working at a height. Slips, trips and falls, often into the machinery itself can cause devastating injuries. Plan ahead and make sure you’re always safe.

Read our maintaining plant or machines case study

Minor roof work

Even small roof repairs need proper planning. Everyone involved needs the right skills and knowledge to perform it safely. Our tips give you plenty of advice on working on any roof.

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Print a poster

If you’ve seen our new adverts you’ll know they’re great for highlighting what can happen if someone slips, trips or falls where you work. So why not download a poster for free now and put it up in your workplace?

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