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How to achieve the Holy Grail - no more work at height accidents, EVER !

Will the continuing developments in safety in work at height best practice ever deliver zero incidents and accidents - if yes then are we taking the quickest route to achieve this objective and if it wont ever eliminate falls from height - why not? Join these 'industry thought leaders' in what is considered to be the first ever meeting of all these organisations together. Organisations involved... Access Industry Forum (AIF) British Safety Council (BSC) Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Institute
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From: accessindustryforum

Time : 44 min 55

Added : 14/06/11 10:47

Tags: work at height accident / work / work accident compensation

How my life has changed after a fall from height - Jason Anker

Jason Anker was paralysed from the waist down due to an avoidable incident while working at height. For many years he has been unable to talk openly about his experience. This is reflected in a story that is very raw; the emotion in which he delivers his talk is as strong as if it was the day of the incident. His story has a powerful impact and grabs the attention of those listening, from Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Operatives alike. We can only rid the world of work at height
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From: accessindustryforum

Time : 18 min 02

Added : 16/06/11 20:32

Tags: work at height accident / work / work accident compensation

Victim of a fall from height - Jason Anker

Jason Anker was paralysed from the waist down due to an avoidable incident while working at height. For many years he has been unable to talk openly about his experience. This is reflected in a story that is very raw; the emotion in which he delivers his talk is as strong as if it was the day of the incident. His story has a powerful impact and grabs the attention of those listening, from Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Operatives alike. In 2011 the UK's safety organisations convened in
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From: accessindustryforum

Time : 20 min 07

Added : 14/06/11 04:30

Tags: work at height accident / work / work accident compensation

Maintaining effective working at height policies - UKCG, CIOB, BSIF and AIF discuss

Leading trade bodies - UKCG, CIOB, BSIF and AIF discuss...Safety professionals need to ensure they achieve as much bang for their buck on any policy they manage and still attempt to improve safety. Work at height still needs to be safe and ideally incidents and accidents continue to reduce. A tough ask in this current economic climate. Hear from some of the industries key trade bodies on how to successfully balance these demands. Filmed in May 2011 at the Safety & Health Expo within the AIF
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From: accessindustryforum

Time : 29 min 15

Added : 14/06/11 04:39

Tags: work at height accident / work

Where next for ladders and step ladders - the Ladder Association

Ladders remain a viable work at height tool if selected and used correctly. This presentation details the Ladder Advocate scheme from the Ladder Association. Presented by David Walker, Managing Director of LFI Ltd (Ladders and Fencing Ltd) and Past Chairman of the Ladder Association. Filmed at the Safety & Health Expo in May 2011 For more best practice videos and public discussions on working at height safely and correctly please visit
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From: accessindustryforum

Time : 29 min 37

Added : 14/06/11 08:43

Tags: work at height accident / work / work accident compensation

IPAF - Managing MEWPS safely

The availability of a wide range of powered access equipment (MEWPS) means that the there are now a wide range of solutions to working safely at height. However the need to select the right MEWP and the considerations in how that machine may be used are important. Chris Smith, IPAF Auditor explains in more detail the process of how to manage MEWPS safely. Filmed at the Safety & Health Expo in May 2011. For more best practice videos and public discussions on working at height safely and
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From: accessindustryforum

Time : 29 min 05

Added : 14/06/11 08:18

Tags: work at height accident / work

Ladder Association | Advocate scheme update

Ladders remain a viable work at height tool as long as they are used correctly. Mike Law, Sales Director at ABRU explains how via this public presentation at the Safety & Health Expo in May 2011. For more best practice videos on working at height safely and correctly please visit
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From: accessindustryforum

Time : 16 min 45

Added : 14/06/11 03:57

Tags: work at height accident / work / work accident compensation

Falls from Height - An update by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive)

Nick Johnson, Senior Advisor - Falls from Height, HSE discusses falls from height trends across different sectors; the factors that contribute to these incidents; guidance on managing the risks, and some of the initiatives that HSE is currently working on to support duty holders in their risk management. Filmed in May 2011 at the Safety and Health Expo, at the AIF Knowledge Base seminar theatre. For more best practice videos on working at height safely and correctly please visit
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From: accessindustryforum

Time : 13 min 46

Added : 14/06/11 04:01

Tags: work at height accident / work

Fall from Height Accidents

During MOM's recent inspections, common enforcement findings at most worksites included unsecured openings without proper barricades, lack of proper access to and from work areas and failure to provide adequate anchorage for use of fall protection equipment during work at height such as roof
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From: MOMsingapore

Time : 0 min 53

Added : 03/11/11 02:00

Tags: work / work at height accident

Work at height - HSE (Health and Safety Executive) update

HSE (Health & Safety Executive) discuss the trends across different industry sectors; the factors that contribute to falls from height incidents; guidance on managing the risks, and some of the HSE's latest initiatives to support duty holders in their risk management. Speaker: Alison Wellens, Head of HSE Slips, Trips and Falls Team. For more best practice videos on work at height please visit
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From: accessindustryforum

Time : 24 min 35

Added : 11/05/11 10:41

Tags: work at height accident / work