Falls when working at height remain the most common kind of workplace fatality.
HSE has released the latest annual fatality statistics, and there were 29 fatal injuries caused by falling from height in 2021/22.
Ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety law. They can be a sensible and practical option for low-risk, short-duration tasks, although they should not automatically be your first choice.
To help you make sure you use the right type of ladder, and that you know how to use it safely, our website has updated guidance on staying safe when using ladders at work. It now includes:
- more detail on competency, and what that means for ladder users and those managing ladder use on site
- key safety advice for using telescopic ladders
- practical tips for using combination and multi-purpose ladders
- good practice for securing ladders
You can also download the guidance document Safe use of ladders and stepladders, which was jointly produced by HSE and the Ladder Association.
For more information and advice visit our working at height website.
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On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) came into force.
They amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992), and extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding PPE to limb (b) workers.
SHEP (Safety and Health in Engineering Partnership) is running a free webinar to inform businesses about the recent changes to the Regulations and on behavioural safety.
Register for the SHEP PPE webinar
Monday 18 July 2022, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Our revised PPE guidance explains how you can comply with the Regulations. It includes:
- details of the types of PPE available
- the hazards that may require PPE to be used
- advice on the selection, use and maintenance of PPE
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A manufacturing company that specialises in lifting and handling equipment has been fined £270,000 after an employee died in a fall with a work platform.
The mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) extended to an unsafe angle and fell onto a motorway. The employee was working in the platform, and fell with the device.
HSE's investigation found that the MEWP had become unsafe due to a miscalibration of the device's sensors.
Read this press release to find more details on this incident.
Other recent prosecution cases include:
HSE is to hold its first ever General Meeting, which is open to members of the public.
The meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about our work and priorities, and participate in a live Q&A session with our Chair, CEO and members of our Board.
Register to attend or watch online
Tuesday 26 July 2022 from 1.30 - 4.00pm
Good planning and organisation is essential to putting on an event that is both safe and enjoyable.
Get started with our guidance for organisers on how to plan, manage and monitor your event. It will help you make sure workers and the visiting public are not exposed to health and safety risks.
Whether you're an event organiser, venue owner, contractor or volunteer, find out more about your responsibilities.
Depending on the size of your event, you may also need to take extra steps in order to manage crowds safely.
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