WORKING AT HEIGHT
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Andrew Pass is Global Engineering Manager for Fall Protection Engineered systems at MSA Safety. Here, he explains how engineered simplicity is fundamental to success.
Although health and safety has been given far greater priority over recent years, workplace injuries are still a concern. As reported in the most recent Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report - 2015/16 alone saw an estimated 621,000 non-fatal incidents and 144 deaths. Falls from height accounted for 26% of workplace accidents. The personal cost can’t be quantified, but the cost to the UK economy is just under £5bn annually. It’s a stark reminder of the importance of getting fall protection measures properly in place - both from the perspective of keeping people safe while they work and protecting reputation and resilience.
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A TALL ORDER There is no doubt that worksites are complex - and with many health and safety considerations, it is imperative that fall protection is a priority. From the harshest of construction environments to the highest telecoms tower or the smallest and deepest mine, there are a lot of variables to consider. This is why it’s important to constantly develop more effective solutions to meet ever- changing demands.
This is no mean feat. With new designs and modern substrates, fall protection systems need the agility to
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