The No Falls Foundation is the first and only UK-based charity devoted exclusively to the work at height sector. The Foundation is dedicated to preventing falls from height and helping people affected by the life-changing consequences of a fall.

Every year literally hundreds of thousands of people work at height in a variety of industry sectors. Some are more obvious than others, such as construction, roofing, and facilities management, but there are also countless others who work at height on a day-to-day basis – often without realising it – in shops, offices, factories, and hospitals.

What they all have in common is risk. The risk of a fall that might kill them or leave them with serious life-changing injuries with potentially devastating consequences for their families, friends, and work colleagues. More information about the charity can be found here: The Foundation – No Falls Foundation

Falls from height are the single biggest cause of workplace deaths. According to the most HSE statistics, there were 40 fatal falls from height recorded for 2022/23. Statistics – Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain (hse.gov.uk)

It is essential that any work from height is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent and appropriately trained contractors or employees so that the task is undertaken safely and as required by The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (legislation.gov.uk) this will also include the completion of risk assessments, selecting the right equipment and appropriate training.

The council policy, guidance and ladder inspection form are on the Policies and Guidance (somerset.gov.uk) internet site.

Learn more:

HS27 Working at Height Policy
Formal ladder inspection record form
HSG27 Working Safely at Height Guidance
Working at Height awareness webinar – YouTube recording (somerset.gov.uk)