Posted By Peter MacDonald Peter Check the HSE website. The Health and Safety Commission have included 'Falls from Height' in their eight Priority Programmes chosen to meet the targets for the reduction in injury rates in the workplace. The web page provides links to guidance, research and other useful resources. One thing that often falls to the wayside: Fall protection can take many forms but if using lanyards and inertia reels. Don't stop your risk assessment at the point where a person may have had their fall arrested by any harness based PPE. Trauma from these situations can lead to organ failure and death within minutes so always include a "rescue plan" to get people into a safe condition ASAP. This can include training your own staff or ensuring someone will know to call 999. Peter