Manufacturer of ladders and entry gear, Werner, is asking on employers to bolster security measures at work after new figures revealed 124 folks have been killed in office incidents throughout 2024/25. Of these, 35 resulted from a fall at top – accounting for greater than 1 / 4 of all employee deaths.  

“While this represented a slight discount of 14 fatalities in comparison with the earlier 12 months, this quantity remains to be far too excessive,” says Werner UK’s Compliance Supervisor Dave Elson (pictured), who is asking on employers to ‘redouble their efforts in bettering coaching programs and making certain gear is ‘fit-for-purpose.’ 

His attraction comes within the wake of figures launched by the Well being and Security Govt (HSE) on July 2nd. 

Dave Elson commented: “One dying is simply too many and the affect on households when a liked one is severely injured or killed is really devastating for them. I do know that we are able to by no means eradicate accidents altogether, however with the best security measures we may also help to cut back the variety of incidents significantly and, in fact, fatalities. 

“Partaking the best security protocols when working at top is essential. For a complete information on working at top, the Well being and Security Govt (HSE) gives an informative useful resource: HSE Work at Peak Information. 

“I urge all firms within the development business – no matter dimension – to not overlook protected working practices. Spend money on coaching, use high-quality gear, and make sure the proper merchandise are used for every software. Equally necessary, perform common inspections and security checks on present gear.” 

To view Werner’s Ladder Security Guides, please go to www.wernerco.com/uk/ladder-safety 

Picture: Dave Elson, Werner