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FALLS & COLLAPSES
FALLS & COLLAPSES
Height Precautions
Deaths due to Falls and Collapses 2008-2017 (18% of all Farm Fatalities).
Fall from height 21.57%
Other falling object 1.2%
Struck metal door 1.3%
Horse box divider 1.3%
Slips, trips, falls 1.3%
Collapse wall/gate 5.13%
Bales 7.19%
Source: Health & Safety Authority
The major points of concern, regarding working from a height, are falling or collapsing. Falling from a height is a common cause of accidents involving farm buildings. Falls can occur from using ladders, through fragile roofing materials collapsing underneath or from unprotected edges of roofs or other structures.
Fatal and serious accidents often happen when roofs are being quickly repaired. According to the HSA, a total of 18% of all deaths across the agricultural industry are directly due to falls or collapses, with over half of these deaths (57%) within this figure resulting from falling from a height.
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