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 toeboards missing openings in floors not securely covered or guarded.
A safety Harness will only save you when it is clipped onto a secure anchor point. Falls from height are the Industries biggest killer, no one is expecting you to take risks. If there are areas you have to work in where there is a risk of a fall, report it, do not ignore it, you have a legal duty to do so.
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