Falls prevention
Falls from even moderate heights can leave workers with permanent and debilitating injuries.
This guide will help you understand the risks, and will explain what you need to do to make your workplace safe.
To search for all available guidance and information on Falls prevention use the ‘Information Map’ or the ‘Forms & Publications’ section displayed on the left hand side of this page.
Your health and safety guide to
Falls prevention
| About the problem | Your legal duties | How to comply |
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About the problem What are falls? What injuries can falls cause? |
Your legal duties Employers Exceptions and exemptions Employees Compliance and enforcement |
How to comply Consult Find Fix Review |








