What is No Falls Week?
No Falls Week is a national safety campaign that promotes safe working practices at height. The aim is to raise awareness, improve standards and prevent accidents in sectors where work at height is common and often dangerous.
When does it take place?
No Falls Week runs from 12 to 16 May 2025. It serves as a reminder to check safety procedures, reinforce training and share resources that can help prevent falls.
Who is behind the campaign?
The campaign is organised by the No Falls Foundation, a UK-based charity dedicated to preventing falls from height. The foundation works to educate professionals, promote safe practice and support those affected by falls.
Where can you find more information?
You can learn more about the campaign, read case studies, and access helpful resources by visiting the No Falls Week campaign page. These resources offer practical advice and personal stories to highlight the impact of falls — and the importance of prevention.
Best practice: how to prevent falls from height
Preventing falls from height requires careful planning, training and regular review of procedures and equipment. The following principles can help reduce risk:
- Planning: Consider weather conditions, fragile surfaces, edges and equipment needs before starting any task.
- Training and supervision: Ensure all workers are trained in safe work at height and have appropriate supervision.
- Precautions: Install edge protection, barriers and use fall arrest or restraint systems. Set exclusion zones where falling objects could be a hazard.
- Equipment checks: Regularly inspect ladders, harnesses, scaffolds and platforms for signs of wear or damage.
- Risk assessments: Conduct a risk assessment before any work begins and review it if conditions change.
- Emergency planning: Ensure you have a clear and tested rescue plan in case something goes wrong.
