Friday, April 17th, 2026 in Blog
The Hidden Risk of Fragile Surfaces When people hear “working at height,” they often picture ladders, scaffolds, or someone near an exposed edge. But a recent HSE prosecution proves something important: You can be standing on a...
Monday, February 9th, 2026 in Blog
Domestic Work at Height. Why This Garage Roof Killed a 19-Year-Old This wasn’t a major construction site.It wasn’t complex engineering.It was a domestic garage. And a 19-year-old worker died because basic work at height controls were not in place....
Monday, January 19th, 2026 in Blog
Slopes create challenges all year round, but in winter, the risks increase dramatically Especially across the UK where weather shifts quickly from rain to frost to sleet within hours. Even experienced workers can underestimate how dangerous slopes become once...
Sunday, January 18th, 2026 in Blog
When Gas Finds a Way. The Hidden H₂S Risk Too Many Sites Miss In January 2026, Health and Safety Executive published a case that makes for difficult reading. A worker collapsed in a pump room at a packaging factory...
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 in Blog
A Worker Fell 30ft From a MEWP — And It Was Completely Preventable A HSE prosecution (December 2025) shows why height rescue planning is non-negotiable. A tree surgeon in Derby was carrying out work from a MEWP when the...
Monday, December 1st, 2025 in Blog
Gas Monitoring in Cold, Winter Conditions – What You Need to Know to Keep Workers Safe When temperatures drop, gas detection becomes more challenging—and more critical. Winter conditions introduce risks that most teams underestimate: slower sensor response times,...
Monday, November 3rd, 2025 in Blog
If you’re clearing a verge, tackling a steep grass bank, or trying to tame an unruly embankment, you don’t need a crack squad of IRATA rope access pros. They’re brilliant—but they’re built for hanging off skyscrapers, not wrestling with...
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 in Blog
Why Slope Work Deserves Its Own Safety Training (Not Just ‘Working at Height’) Most people assume if you’ve done “working at height” training, you’re good to go on a slope. But slope work isn’t ladders. It’s not scaffolding. And...
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 in Blog
What to Include in a Slope Rescue Plan (And Why Most Plans Fall Short) Slope work might look low-risk compared to towers and roofs, but when someone loses footing, the consequences can be just as serious. That’s why every...
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 in Blog
Do You Really Need IRATA for Slope Work? Here’s a Smarter, Safer Alternative If you’re managing teams that carry out vegetation clearance, grass cutting or tree works on embankments or steep ground, chances are, someone’s told you to “get...