View HSE ‘Shattered Lives’ video
Injuries from slips, trips and falls in the work place costs UK business over £500 million every year. On average 40-50 people die every year as a result of falling from height in the workplace (Source HSE).
Every industry and sector of work is affected by slips, trips & falls – the context may differ but the results & implications are the same.
- Serious injury or death
- Disability and/or inability to work
- Ongoing requirement for medical treatment
- Increased strain on personal/family life
- Legal action resulting in fines or prison sentences
- Loss of business due to tarnished H&S record
The HSE has launched the Shattered Lives campaign to raise awareness of the wider impact of slips, trips and falls in the workplace, on everyday people and their employers.
How can T.B. Davies /Ladders Online help?
As members of the Ladder Association (working directly with the HSE) T.B. Davies has first hand experience in providing safe product solutions for working at height, as well as certified training courses and general access equipment guidance.
Click on the links below for more information or contact sales@tbdavies.co.uk to discuss how we can assist you in conveying the message to your customers.
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