Preventing falls from height in the construction industry

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (‘APPG’) on Working at Height published a report in February 2019 following a 12-month inquiry investigating the common causes of falls from height in the construction industry (the Report). As well as reviewing current legislation, the Report has made four primary recommendations aiming to reduce the number of falls and help foster a wider cultural shift in the attitude to health and safety in the future.

Read our article for information on the current legislation, the recommendations identified by APPG and how digital technology has a part to play in the future.