SCAFFOLDS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Fall from height is the Constructio Industries biggest killer and accounts for 50% of the Construction Industries deaths every year. Falling objects is another of the Construction Industries biggest killer but this has reduced with the requirement to wear hard hats. HAZARDS Falling through Scaffolds Falling off Scaffolds Falling objects Scaffold collapsing…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Working at Height continues to be the Construction Industries biggest killer, with falls accounting for 50% of all the deaths in construction. Approximately 40 people a year are killed by falls from height. The cause of most of these accidents were very basic and simple i.e. unlashed ladders, incomplete working platform, guard-rails and…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Many accidents are caused or aggravated by untidy conditions on site. There is a duty for all of us to keep our workplace in good order. Good housekeeping is essential in running a safe site. HAZARDS Stumbling, tripping or slipping on material left oon floors, platforms or walkways. Falling objects from material left…
