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Author Elaine McDonald |
| Abstract Working at height introduces additional risks to individuals in the workplace. A major risk is that of falling. Falling from height is one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities. Falling from height results in high kinetic injuries; despite advances in medical care, these injuries have high morbidity. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) currently provides guidance to practitioners on what needs to be done to protect individuals. The guidance was found to be not as extensive as initially expected and introduced uncertainty on the approach to take. It should be considered whether the working at height guidance could be expanded and how a more comprehensive guide could be created. |
