Falls From Height at Work
At Precision Claims, we have a team of specialist claims managers who have years of experience helping people who have suffered following a fall from height at work claim compensation from their employer.
If you have been injured after an accident of this kind and believe your employer or a third party was to blame, we can help you.
To find out more about claiming compensation for a fall from height, get in touch with us today. Call 0844 704 1945 or send your enquiry via email and we will get back to you.
Common Causes of Falls from Height in the Workplace
The most common accidents of this kind are falls from ladders. Some ladders used at work have not been maintained correctly which means they are unsuitable for the job in hand. Other accidents happen due to people being asked to carry tools when using ladders, leading to the worker being unable to grip the ladder correctly. The lack of stabilisers at the feet of a ladder can also cause a ladder to slip away when being used.
In addition, falls from scaffolding are very common, which is often down to the scaffolding not being constructed properly, or the correct harnessing equipment not being used.
As part of The Work at Height regulations duty holders must ensure:
- All work at height is planned and organised
- Those involved in working at height are competent
- All risks in working at height are assessed and appropriate work equipment is selected and used
- The equipment is properly inspected and maintained
Safety equipment must be used when working at height. It is the responsibility of an employer to provide and make sure employees are using such equipment when working at height.
Contact Precision Claims Today
To find out more about how we can help you claim compensation following a fall from height in the workplace, speak to our team of specialists today. Call 0844 704 1945 or send your enquiry via email.
