Companies warned over working at height

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Companies warned over working at height The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning companies to make sure employees are provided with personal protective equipment and clothing when working at height.

This latest government warning comes after the owner of a roofing company was jailed over health and safety failures.

Commenting on the case, HSE inspector Dean Baker said: "This tragic case demonstrates the need for employers to take serious steps to ensure anyone working at height is properly trained, and given appropriate equipment to do their job safely."

According to government advice, employers in the construction sector should ensure that all those working at height are fully trained and competent to do so - while at the same time making sure that all work is thoroughly planned and organised.

HSE statistics reveal that 45 workers died last year as a result of falling from height, with a further 3,750 sustaining major injuries.ADNFCR-1200-ID-18583740-ADNFCR

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