“No Job is Worth Your Life” – Let’s Stop Falls from Height Together

Falls from height continue to be one of the biggest killers in the workplace globally — with more than 684,000 deaths every year. At Spur Safety, our mission is simple: everyone goes home safe. We believe that no deadline, no shortcut, and no job is worth risking a life.

⚠️ The Real Cost of Falls

• Worldwide, falls from height are the second-leading cause of unintentional injury death.

• In the UK alone, £847 million is lost every year due to fall-related injuries and fatalities (HSE, 2023).

• In construction, falls account for nearly a third of all workplace accidents.

• The physical, emotional, and financial toll on workers and families is enormous — from spinal injuries to PTSD, lifelong recovery, and loss of income.

🛑 Complacency Kills

Too many incidents happen because someone rushed the job, skipped a check, or was afraid to speak up. We’ve heard the stories – and some of us have lived them. That’s why Spur Safety works with clients to build a safety culture where risks are recognised, equipment is checked, and speaking up is encouraged.

✅ Practical Safety – What We Promote

• Thorough working at height risk assessments

• Access and egress planning

• Ladder, scaffold, and MEWP inspections

• Training in working at height best practices

• Harness and fall arrest systems reviews

• Drone inspections to minimise worker exposure

🔧 Take Action – IOSH Toolkit & Guidance

IOSH have launched a powerful campaign:

🔗 Working at Height: Don’t Fall Silent

Use their toolkit to assess, plan, and communicate risks more effectively.

📥 Download the free resources, posters, and checklists here:

👉 https://iosh.com/heights

💬 Spur Safety’s Commitment

At Spur Safety, we don’t believe in ticking boxes. We work side-by-side with clients to deliver real improvements, real culture change, and ultimately – fewer incidents.

Every job should end with everyone home, safe and well.

Let’s make that non-negotiable.

📞 Talk to us about improving your height safety procedures:

👉 www.spursafety.co.uk

📧 info@spursafety.co.uk