27 August Prosecution: Roofing company fined following fall from heights HSE case A Welsh-based company have been fined £40,000 after a roofer fell through an unguarded skylight. He sustained serious head trauma, broken ribs, a ruptured spleen and kidney damage, having profound long-term effects on his health. Following the incident, he now suffers with PTSD. The subsequent investigation by the HSE found that the company failed to provide external scaffolding, internal safety measures, and failed to provide suitable instructions to workers. Their failure to plan the work properly resulted in life-changing injuries and could have resulted in fatality. Be proactive If you’re an employer, contractor, or site manager, take proactive steps today. Review your risk assessments, ensure proper training, and implement appropriate fall prevention measures. Workers’ lives depend on it. How can LRB Consulting help you? LRB Consulting Ltd can provide support by conducting site audits, validating current arrangements and helping you identify areas for improvement. We can also support with: Helping you achieve third-party accreditation (e.g. CHAS, SafeContractor) Assisting with incident investigation Providing risk assessment support (creation, review, training) Competent advice on work at height activity Delivering suitable training (e.g. work at height training) Contact us today if you require any support.