If you have already downloaded our HLS Working at Height Guide 2026, we have some good news: it has just been updated.
We have recently updated the guide to include the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) workplace fatality statistics for 2025/2026, along with refreshed content to ensure the information remains accurate, relevant and practical.
At HLS, we believe the best safety guidance evolves with the industry. By regularly reviewing and updating our resources, we help businesses stay informed, make better decisions and continue improving safety when working at height.
Why the update matters
Every year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publishes the latest workplace fatality statistics, providing valuable insight into the risks that continue to affect UK workplaces.
While many workplaces continue to improve their health and safety standards, falls from height remain the leading cause of fatal workplace accidents in Great Britain. It is a reminder that even routine tasks at height require careful planning, competent operators and the right equipment.
Rather than simply looking at the numbers, we believe it is more important to ask:
"What can we do differently to prevent them?"
That is exactly what our HLS Working at Height Expert Guide is designed to help with and why we like to keep it up to date with the latest statistics.
What is inside the updated guide?
Whether you are responsible for health and safety, managing a facilities team or carrying out maintenance work, our free HLS Working at Height Expert Guide is packed with practical information to support safer working at height.
Inside, you will find:
- The latest HSE statistics and what they tell us.
- Practical advice for reducing the risk of falls from height.
- Guidance on choosing the right access equipment for the job.
- Best practice for planning work safely, staying compliant and meeting your legal responsibilities
- Access to free HLS resources, checklists and templates.
Small changes can make a big difference
Improving safety when working at height is not just about meeting legal requirements. It is about making informed decisions, choosing the right equipment and following safe working practices every day.
Simple actions, such as selecting a safer alternative to a ladder, inspecting equipment before use and ensuring operators receive the appropriate training, can significantly reduce the risk of falls from height.
Our updated HLS Working at Height Expert Guide brings together practical advice, industry best practice and now the latest HSE fatal statistics to help organisations plan work at height more effectively, reduce risk and create safer workplaces with confidence.
Update your copy today
If you already have a copy of our HLS Working at Height Expert Guide, we recommend downloading the updated version, so you have access to the latest information.
Download your updated copy today and keep safety at the forefront of every job
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