Falls when working at height remain the most common kind of workplace fatality.
Considering the risks associated with work at height, and putting in place sensible and proportionate measures to manage them, is an important part of working safely.
The HSE’s step-by-step guide can help you control risks when working at height.
It is also vital to make sure any scaffolding is stable and safe at all times. The HSE’s scaffold checklist explains when a scaffold design is required. It also covers the level of training and competence needed for those erecting, dismantling, altering, inspecting and supervising scaffolding.
Visit Working at height | Blog | CXCS and the HSE website for more guidance on managing the risks of working from height.
