No Falls Week: 12th – 16th May
This week is No Falls Week – a week dedicated to spotlighting the importance of reducing fall risks in high-risk environments across the construction industry.
This week serves as a reminder to evaluate safety protocols and ensure workers are equipped with the right tools for fall prevention – a leading cause of death within the construction industry with up to 36% of all workplace deaths being attributed to falls from heights in the UK in (HSE, 2024).
Find out more about the No Falls Foundation and the resources available to help reduce the risk and raise awareness.
Site additions to help reduce the risk:
Fall Arrest Block
Featuring a self retractable cable which is built into a fall arrest device. The unit is completely automatic and protects fallers by means of the ingenious energy dissipation element. Fully automatic – requires no adjustment. Protects fallers from jarring.
Safety Harness
Single Point Harness with standard buckles. General purpose harness with rear D ring attachment point. High comfort webbing. Suitable for general tradesmen, construction workers, roofing, vertical climbing and access equipment. Simple and effective fall arrest harness for total safety compliance.
EN 361:2002
10m Fall Arrest Block (Vertical & Horizontal)
The 10m Fall Arrest Block is designed for reliable protection in both vertical and horizontal applications. Built with a lightweight yet durable construction, it offers exceptional strength and easy portability, making it perfect for construction sites, scaffolding, and other high-risk work environments.
Equipped with a high-strength steel screwgate karabiner that meets EN362 standards, ensuring a secure and reliable connection to the anchor point. Engineered to limit the impact force in the event of a fall, reducing it to less than 6 kN (kilonewtons).
