#NoFallsWeek
What is it?
No Falls Week is an important campaign set up by the No Falls Foundation to raise awareness, outline the dangers and promote safe working at height within the UK. The campaign is running this year from 18th May – 22nd May 2026 and will be supported by a multitude of companies within the construction industry.
Safegate are partnering up with the Edge Protection Federation and offering a FREE Online Edge Protection Operative course – Worth £300* and will take no more than 2.5 hours. Limited spots available.
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What is the Edge Protection Operative Course?
This course is perfect for anyone working in and around edge protection on a regular basis and can be required by certain edge protection manufacturers to maintain and install their products but also in a general sense this will equip everyone attending with key knowledge on edge protection and why it is so important.
Delving into the core elements from the Code of Practice, BS EN 13374:2025 and safe working methods on a leading edge. This includes aspects of PFPE, the different types of system available, main system components and common hazards.
How does it benefit me?
By completing this course, you will be provided with a recognised certification, certificate and card delivered to your address and will also be able to obtain your skilled CSCS Blue Skilled Worker EPF Edge Protection Operative card, lasting 5 years.
One of the biggest and currently leading causes of workplace fatalities and major injuries is falls from height. Working at height is defined as working in any place where, if no precautions were in place, a person could fall a distance that is liable to cause personal injury.
workers died due to a fall from height in Great Britain in 2024/25
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of workplace deaths in 2024/25 are from falls from height
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Of all construction deaths are from falls from height over the period 2020/21 to 2024/25
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Self employed workers accounted for almost two thirds of fata fall from height incidents, an increase from one third in 2021/22
Employers
As an employer, you have a legal duty under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 to ensure the safety of your workers.
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Carrying out a risk assessment before any work at height is undertaken.
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Planning and organising work to ensure it’s carried out safely using the right equipment.
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Providing appropriate fall protection systems such as edge protection or guardrails wherever a fall risk exists.
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Ensuring workers are trained and competent, with adequate supervision and knowledge of the risks involved.
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Regularly inspecting and maintaining equipment to ensure it remains safe to use.
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Eliminating or minimising the need to work at height wherever possible.
Employees
As someone working at height, you also have a responsibility to look after your own safety and the safety of others:
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Always follow training and instructions given by your employer or site supervisor.
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Wear the correct PPE and fall protection as required.
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Inspect your equipment before use and report any issues immediately.
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Never take shortcuts or ignore safety protocols even if the task is small or seems low-risk.
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Speak up if something doesn’t feel safe, your voice could prevent an accident.
* Price for up to 4 people enrolled