No Falls Week: help save lives by stopping falls from height

Author: David Thomas and Hannah Williams

Date published

1 April 2026

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Free
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No Falls Week: help save lives by stopping falls from height

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David Thomas and Hannah Williams
Date published
1 April 2026
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Free
The Structural Engineer
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David Thomas and Hannah Williams

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 4, 2026, Page(s) 22

Date published

1 April 2026

Author

David Thomas and Hannah Williams

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 4, 2026, Page(s) 22

Price

Free

Falls from height remain a major cause of death and injury in the UK construction sector. We asked David Thomas (Trustee) and Hannah Williams (Charity Manager) of the No Falls Foundation how its annual campaign hopes to address this situation.

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PDF
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22
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Safety Professional Guidance Issue 4

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