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We have stringent legislation in the UK that’s designed to make the workplace safer and reduce the number of falls from height on construction projects.  However, a fall from height is still the single biggest cause of death and injury in the workplace in Britain.  The Access Industry Forum (AIF) was established in 2004 to liaise with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) during the development of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR 2005) and is committed to promoting safety, best practice and competency when working at height, on all types of access equipment. 

The latest industry news reveals that green roofs are becoming increasingly popular here in the UK with planning applications for green roofs surging by a massive 34% in 2016, particularly in the southern regions of England.  Until last year, applications for green roofs had been pretty stagnant since 2013, and the recent boost in numbers has been linked to a variety of factors including biodiversity awareness, environmental effects and the potential financial benefits that are derived from installing a green roof.  Today we’re going to take a look at this latest craze that is sweeping the