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Falls from heights

How to prevent injuries and manage safety hazards 

Falls from heights

How to prevent injuries and manage safety hazards 

Working from heights requires a sharp focus on safety. Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury on worksites which can be prevented with robust safety guidelines and control measures.

Our suite of informative resources will help you do more to keep your employees safe when working from heights. Get to know scaffolding safety basics, prevent slips, trips and falls, work safely on roofs and get tips on safely using portable ladders.

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