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‘Working At Height’ Remains Biggest Danger

By Building Safety Group

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Published: May 22nd, 2017

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Working at Height remains the biggest danger for construction workers according to the Building Safety Group (BSG).

The finding was based on a report which combined the results of over 20,000 site inspections conducted during 2016. Working at Height was found to be the most significant hazard identified during site visits, accounting for 19% of all breaches recorded. The second highest significant non-compliance was Dust/Fumes which accounted for 5%. A total of 24,634 non-compliances were logged by safety advisors throughout 2016.

BSG’s figures echo the latest construction sector statistics published by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Despite an overall drop in fatalities, falls from height still remain the single biggest cause of fatalities on construction sites and in the workplace. Over the last five years they have killed 97 construction workers, accounting for 45% of all fatal injuries. They are also the largest single cause of non-fatal accident related injury, responsible for 33% all non-fatal injuries, including 11% of the injuries resulting in an absence of more than seven days.

The three main sources of falls from height injuries and fatalities are fragile roof lights, scaffolding and ladders, which are accidents that can be easily prevented according the Building Safety Group’s Technical Manager, Chris Chapman:

“Working at Height is clearly the most dangerous activity carried out in the construction sector. Everyone can do more to ensure that work is properly planned, supervised and conducted by qualified workers who have the required skills for the task in hand.” Chris added: “To significantly reduce the dangers of working at height, construction companies should always try to complete as much work as possible from the ground, ensure safe access and egress and importantly, make certain that any equipment used is suitable, stable and strong enough for the job.”

For further information about the risks of working at height and how to limit risk exposure, please visit the BSG website.

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The Building Safety Group (BSG) is a not for profit organisation which specialises in providing Health, Safety and Environmental advice for the construction industry. We have over 800 members who operate across 3500 workplaces throughout the country.

Put simply, we are the largest safety group of its kind and recognised as the UK’s leading experts in construction health, safety and environmental welfare. At BSG we aim to help our members prevent accidents, protect their workforce from harm and still deliver projects on time and within budget. Our members have peace of mind knowing that we provide them with competent, expert advice and keep them aware of the latest changes in legislation and guidance.

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