Falls from Height

Regrettably, falls from height remain the biggest single cause of deaths in the workplace and one of the largest causes of serious workplace injuries.

In 2005, the Work at Height Regulations were introduced to ensure that employers take steps to eliminate falls or reduce the risk of injury from falls.

The Regulations apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall likely to cause injury. There is no minimum height rule.

 The employer must carry out a risk assessment of all work at height operations and ensure that no work at height is undertaken if it can reasonably and practicably be avoided and if it can’t the employer must ensure that the work is properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out in a manner which is so far as is reasonably practicable safe.

For example through training, using the correct equipment and inspections.

If you have been involved in an accident at work and suffered an injury because your employer has not complied with the Work at Height Regulations then you may be entitled to pursue a claim for compensation.

Don't delay, contact the Paul Rooney Partnership who have the experience and expertise to help you make a work accident compensation claim.