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Welcome to the Autumn edition of SAVING LIVES. Thank you again for signing up. It contains details of all the latest news and developments at the UK’s only charity dedicated exclusively to working at height and height safety.
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Witnessing the aftermath of a fall
Guest blog: When a man fell from a ladder outside her neighbours' home one sunny morning, Mumtaz Mahmood was faced with a distressing scene. She writes movingly about what she witnessed in the aftermath of the accident, which sadly proved fatal.
Read her blog >>
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New support pack
The Foundation is committed to providing help and information to anyone involved in a fall from height. This new support pack signposts a number of contacts and resources available to provide advice and assistance following a fall.
Review the pack >>
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HS2: Building tall to dig deep!
Guest blog: Caroline Raynor, Project Manager and Principal Archaeologist at Costain Group Plc, has written about ‘designing out’ working at height on a complex archaeological project. Find out how strategic and innovative design from the outset enabled the safe excavation of a large post medieval burial ground containing an estimated 60,000 burials. Read the article >>
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Meet the trustees
The Foundation’s website now includes short biographical details for all the charity’s trustees. Representing a wide range of working at height specialisations, they have one thing in common - a desire to keep people safe.
Meet the trustees >>
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Falls on the farm
Figures for farming released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for the 12 months ending 31 March 2020, show that four people were killed as a result of a fall from height, representing 19 per cent of the total fatalities. These included a fall from a fragile roof, a telescopic handler and a fork lift truck.
See the key points >>
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APPG: Working at Height in Rural Locations
The September meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Working at Height heard presentations from Steve Leniec, chair of the National Agricultural Group, Unite the Union; Tina Morgan, chair of the IOSH Rural Industries Group; Tom Price, policy advisor at the NFU; and Mike Pryke representing the Rural Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA). Download the APPG inquiry report >>
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NAS Working at Height Campaign
The No Falls Foundation will contribute to a week long height safety campaign organised and delivered by the National Association of Shopfitters and Interior Contractors (NAS). Dates are Monday, 28 September - Friday, 2 October.
Follow the NAS on LinkedIn for updates >>
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Free ladder safety pack
Through its Get a Grip campaign the Ladder Association - in conjunction with RoSPA - is promoting the safe use of ladders and stepladders at work and at home. The campaign’s message is clear: If it’s right to use a ladder, use the right ladder and get trained to use it safely. For information on ladder safety, ladder training, telescopic ladders and the new EN131 ladder standards, download 4 free guides >>
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Making the news
The September issue of the RIDBA Journal, the quarterly magazine of the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association, features an article describing the work and role of the Foundation. RIDBA is the principal trade association for the modern agriculture and industrial buildings industry in the UK.
Read the article on page 13 >>
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HandUp scheme to help unemployed workers
Foundation champions PASMA and Ladder Association are supporting unemployed workers and the charity with a new initiative, HandUp. Anyone who believes a PASMA or Ladder card would help them find work at this challenging time can apply for a free course at participating training centres, with £1 going to the Foundation every time the offer is taken up.
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As reported in the press
- A tree surgeon required urgent treatment on 3 August - and was airlifted to hospital - after falling 9m from a tree. More >>
- Tragically a 56-year-old man died on 4 August after falling from scaffolding on the Isle of Man. More >>
- A worker was injured on 5 August after falling 5m from a ladder on top of scaffolding in Leamington Spa. More >>
- A 72-year old man died following a fall from a roof in Moray on 18 August. More >>
- A man sustained serious injuries on 27 August after falling from scaffolding in Cornwall. More >>
- A man fell from a ladder in Paignton on 8 September and was taken to hospital with head injuries. More >>
- A man was rescued after a fall from height at a development site in Ramsgate on 9 September. More >>
- Former Emmerdale actor John Bowe broke his shoulder and suffered a wound on his forehead after falling from a ladder in September. More >>
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Diary dates
The Foundation will be represented at the following exhibitions in 2021:
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Share your story!
As mentioned in issue 1 of SAVING LIVES, if you or a member of your family, a friend or colleague have been involved in a fall from height, the Foundation would very much like to hear from you. Simply email hannah.williams@nofallsfoundation.org
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Get involved!
There are many ways in which you can support the work of the Foundation. From bespoke corporate sponsorship to individual giving. From organising events to acting as an ambassador. Visit the website, email hannah.williams@nofallsfoundation.org or call 0845 020 4242.
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Annual charity ball
As a result of the pandemic it has been decided to postpone the Annual Charity Ball for 2020. It will now take place on Saturday, 30 October 2021, at the Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire.
Register your interest in attending >>
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The work of the No Falls Foundation
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PREVENTING
FALLS AND
OBJECTS
FALLING FROM HEIGHT
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RESEARCHING
THE CAUSES
OF FALLS
AND FALLING
OBJECTS
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SUPPORTING PEOPLE
AFFECTED BY THE AFTERMATH OF A FALL
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