Every worker deserves to go home safe.

Yet, according to the HSE, the risks remain high:

Construction saw the most fatalities of any industry last year.
Transport and logistics continue to rank among the most dangerous sectors for workplace injury.
Falls from height remain the single biggest killer

These aren’t just statistics, they are lives cut short, families changed forever.

That’s why Simple Safety Advice and QR Safety are proud to launch Safetember: the UK’s first dedicated month for raising awareness of workplace health and safety.

Our goal is simple:

Shine a light on the dangers workers face every day.
Share knowledge and resources to reduce risk.
Start a new tradition that makes safety impossible to overlook

This isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about leading the way in creating a safer future, one where awareness comes first, and action naturally follows.

We’re proud to start this journey.
We invite you to join us by sharing our social media posts and this email as well as using the Safetember logo to your own social media.

For more information please just ask.

A person wearing gloves using an angle grinder to cut metal, with sparks flying.

Female construction worker wearing a red safety helmet, protective glasses, and a blue jacket using a power drill inside a building under construction.

As part of our Safetember campaign, we’re raising awareness of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). A serious, disabling, and entirely preventable condition.

Why it matters:

Nearly 2 million people in the UK are at risk.
HAVS is caused by regular use of vibrating tools and equipment.
Symptoms can include tingling, numbness, pain, and even permanent damage to hands, arms, and joints.
Once the damage is done, it’s irreversible.

High-risk sectors: construction, engineering, mining, forestry, steel fabrication, and shipbuilding.

What employers must do:
✔️ Carry out a risk assessment under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
✔️ Use low-vibration tools and maintain them properly
✔️ Train workers and set safe exposure schedules
✔️ Consider PPE and monitoring where appropriate
✔️ Put in place health surveillance to detect early signs

Good safety is good for business. By addressing HAVS risks, you protect workers’ health and safeguard long-term productivity.

Learn more and access resources here: HSE HAVS Guidance

Hierarchy of controls diagram illustrating five levels: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and PPE, from most effective to least effective, to manage workplace hazards.

Safetember Focus: Solar Installation Safety

Powering the Future, Protecting the Present

The UK is seeing rapid growth in solar energy installations as businesses and households look for greener solutions. But behind the panels lies a reality that can’t be ignored: solar installation is one of the highest-risk tasks in construction.

At Simple Safety Advice and QR Safety, we’ve launched Safetember to shine a spotlight on workplace safety across the UK’s most dangerous sectors, and this includes solar. Our goal is simple: help the renewable energy sector grow safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

The Hidden Dangers of Solar Installation

Solar work may look clean and modern from the ground, but installers face serious risks every day:

Falls from height
Working on pitched roofs, scaffolds, or elevated platforms puts solar installers at constant risk. Falls remain the leading cause of workplace fatalities in construction, with 35 lives lost last year (HSE).
Fragile and unstable roofs
Many solar systems are retrofitted to older buildings. Fragile roofing materials, skylights, or poor structural support increase the chance of falls and serious injury.
Weather hazards
Rain, ice, and wind can all turn a safe installation into a dangerous one. Weather isn’t just inconvenient, it’s a safety factor.
Electrical risks
Once systems are connected, installers face exposure to live electricity. Without proper controls, even experienced teams can be at risk of shocks or burns.

These risks don’t just endanger workers. They threaten deadlines, insurance premiums, reputations, and ultimately, trust in the renewable industry.

How QR Safety Is Helping Solar Teams

This is where QR Safety makes a difference. Our system transforms how installers access safety guidance:

Instant access, anywhere
Workers scan a QR code on site to instantly see the right safe-work procedure, no more digging through paperwork or searching for the latest manual.
Paperless by design
By going digital, solar companies reduce their environmental impact. Less printing, less waste, and a smoother fit with ESG reporting.
Consistent safety messaging
Every worker sees the same up-to-date instructions. No outdated leaflets, no “I didn’t see that version.” Just clear, accurate guidance, every time.
Demonstrating leadership in ESG
Clients increasingly demand that contractors not only deliver results but also demonstrate responsible practices. A QR-based safety system is proof of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability.

Leading the Way in Safetember

Safetember isn’t about pointing fingers, it’s about raising awareness and sharing solutions.

By working with solar installation companies, we aim to:

Reduce risk and accidents on site.
Help businesses prove their commitment to safety and sustainability.
Create a new standard for how safety is delivered in the renewables industry.

Because powering the future shouldn’t come at the cost of workers’ lives.

Be Part of Safetember

Join us this Safetember as we highlight the importance of safety across construction, logistics, warehousing, cold chain and now, solar installation.

A man in safety gear inspecting solar panels outdoors.

A female construction worker or engineer wearing a white hard hat, safety glasses, yellow gloves, and a high-visibility orange safety vest with reflective stripes. She is standing on a rooftop with solar panels, holding a tablet device, with a city skyline in the background.