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HSE Height Aware Campaign
11 May 2006
During May and June 2006, the HSE is running a campaign to help people identify when they are working at height and where they may be at risk of falling.
Falls are the biggest cause of deaths in Britain ’s workplaces. 53 people died in 2004/5. On top of this, nearly 3,800 suffered major injury such as broken bones or fractured skulls. You don’t have to fall far to be hurt, 7 deaths and 2247 major injuries were from a fall from below head height. It’s easy to see why HSE has made reducing the number of falls from height a priority.
TheHeight Aware 2006 web-pages provide a campaign pack containing downloadable information sheets and advice. There is also a list of free events planned nationwide and an explanation of what Inspectors will be up to.
Contact Details
Health and Safety section
Ph: 0161 249 2441
Fax: 0161 249 2475
Email: healthandsafety@usdaw.org.uk
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