Fatal falls

Some simple steps that can be taken to minimise the risks of working at height are:

• AVOID work at height if you can - If you don't need to go up there, don't!!
• If work at height cannot be avoided PREVENT falls by selecting and using the right access equipment
• MINIMISE the impact of any fall. Where you cannot eliminate the risk of a fall, use work equipment or other means to minimise the distance and consequences of a fall, should one occur