According to the latest HSE statistics, falls from height are still the most common type of fatal workplace accident in Great Britain.
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Typically made from nylon, climbing ropes can be the deciding factor between life and death. That means there’s no room for low-quality materials or substandard design. For maximum strength and safety, the special kernmantle rope structure was developed.
Read on to find out more about climbing rope construction.
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Most falls from height occur in the construction industry, but such falls are a significant yet overlooked hazard across all sectors. Read on to find out more.
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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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