The law covers all work activities where people could fall and injure themselves. The duties are on employers, the self-employed and others who have control over work at height. You must make sure work at height is properly planned, supervised and carried out by people who are competent to do the job.  Read more...

Most common cause of death

Falls are the second highest cause of death in agriculture – every year at least eight people die falling from a height.

 

 

Falls

Falls are the second highest cause of death in agriculture – every year at least eight people die falling from a height. Those who survive suffer broken bones and worse. Falls often happen from roofs, lofts, ladders, vehicles, bale stacks, and unsuitable access equipment, such as buckets. These accidents and injuries cause you pain and cost your farm time and money. Most fall injuries can be avoided.

The law says you need to follow these rules in this order:

• avoid work at height where you can; and if not
• use work equipment or measures to prevent falls; and if not
• use work equipment that minimises the distance and consequences of a fall.

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