Falling from height.

Accidents involving fall from height are a major contributor to the number of deaths and serious injuries occurring annually.

Summary

Fatal Injuries

The total number of fatal injuries to workers in 2006/07 was 241 as a result from falling from height. Ladders, roofs and scaffold were the most common agents associated with a fatal injury to workers.

Major Injuries

Major injuries to employees due to falling from a height accounted to 12% (3,409) of all major injuries in 2006/07

 

 

Over 3 day injuries

The total number of over 3 day injuries to employees in 2006/07 was 113,083 and of these 3% (3,922) were as a result of falling from a height.

Numbers of fatal Injuries, as notified to HSE and local Authorities

First SIX months (01-04-2007 to 30-09-2007)

Total number of fatalities for the construction industry, not including cases which are still under investigation is 34.