Here’s a more detailed and extended list of Work at Height Hazard Effects, suitable for NEBOSH IG2 reports, safety documents, or training use:
🔻 Detailed Effects of Work at Height Hazards
1. Physical Health Effects
- Fractures (arms, legs, hips)
- Dislocations (shoulder, knee, etc.)
- Spinal Cord Injuries (can result in permanent disability or coma, paralysis)
- Head & Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from hitting the head on hard surfaces
- Cuts, bruises, and lacerations
- Organ rupture or internal bleeding from heavy impact
- Fatality (Death)
2. Mental Health Effects
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after witnessing or surviving a fall
- Anxiety or fear of returning to height-related tasks
- Long-term depression if injuries lead to permanent disability or loss of livelihood
3. Safety & Operational Effects
- Immediate work stoppage for emergency response and investigation
- Delay in project timelines due to investigations or workforce shortage
- Reduced team morale and fear among other workers
- Increased supervision requirements after an incident
4. Legal & Financial Effects
- Compensation payouts to the injured worker
- Legal fines from regulatory bodies like OSHA, HSE, or labor departments
- Increased insurance premiums
- Loss of tenders or contracts due to poor safety record
- Criminal charges in case of gross negligence or breach of legal duty
5. Effects on Bystanders or Third Parties
- Falling objects (tools, materials) may:
- Injure or kill pedestrians or coworkers
- Damage vehicles or property
- Create panic or chaos on-site
6. Environmental & Equipment Damage
- Scaffold collapse may damage nearby structures
- Dropped tools may damage sensitive machinery or wiring
- Unsecured ladders may cause multiple-person falls or domino accidents
🟨 Example for IG2 Table Format:
| Hazard | Who Might Be Harmed | How They Might Be Harmed (Effect) |
|---|---|---|
| Working on a roof without edge protection | Workers on roof, people below | Falls may cause broken bones, head injury, paralysis, or death. Falling tools may injure others below. Delays, legal fines, and equipment damage can occur. |
If you want this in table form with timescales and control measures too, just let me know — I can format it directly for NEBOSH IG2.