While there are seemingly endless opportunities to get yourself injured on the job, falling from height is up there as one of the worst. It's a leading cause of workplace injury and the top cause of workplace death, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Drops from a greater height strongly correlate with more severe trauma and a higher risk of fatality, but you don't actually have to fall all that far to do yourself a mischief. Even small drops can result in a variety of nasty injuries—and unlike the majority of workplace mishaps, the physical trauma sustained from a fall from height is quite likely to be life changing. A bad fall could end your career, or worse still, your life.

Here are some of the most common injuries that can result from falling from height...

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Falls from height are one of the biggest causes of workplace fatalities and major injuries which is why it is vital that you protect yourself with PPE equipment.

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