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There has been a 13% rise in the number of working at height safety breaches recorded on construction sites, according to the Building Safety Group (BSG)<\/a><\/h2>\n

The increase is based on 10,000 site inspections conducted during the first 6 months of 2018, comparing Q1 with Q2.<\/p>\n

BSG\u2019s figure is also a reflection of the sharp increase in fatalities resulting from workers falling from height. Statistics published by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)<\/a> show there were 35 \u2018falling from height\u2019 related deaths in 2017\/18<\/a>, up 40% compared to the previous year. Other common causes of fatal injuries included being struck by a moving vehicle (26) and being struck by a moving object (23).<\/p>\n

Falls through fragile surfaces, particularly fibre-cement roofs and roof lights account for the majority of all fatal injuries when working at height. Workers undertaking roof work and building maintenance can die or be permanently disabled when they fall through fragile surfaces.<\/p>\n

Paul Kimpton, Managing Director at the Building Safety Group<\/a>, said: \u201cEmployers have a legal duty to ensure that the \u2018Work at Height Regulations 2005<\/a>\u2019 are implemented and that all activity is properly supervised and carried out by people who are competent. They are also responsible for ensuring that fall protection systems for Working at Height are regularly inspected, particularly when working in hazardous environments.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cCritically, \u2018falls from height\u2019 are still one of the most common causes of injuries to employees, accounting for a large number of work-place deaths. So employers must, of course, take their responsibilities very seriously, not least because of the potential harm to workers but also because of the risk to the business as well as the number of working days lost.\u201d<\/p>\n

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