6 October Work at Height Introduction We are now several years on from the introduction of the introduction into UK law of the Work at Heights Regulations 2005. Despite that, not all organisations have come to terms with the implications of this law on their work activities. Many organisations still view the Work at Heights Regulations 2005 as construction-related legislation. The … Read More
13 June (Yet another) fatal injury arsing from a fall from height Work at height can be very dangerous. As a result, the work needs to be planned and suitable control measures put in place to avoid what can only be termed as “wholly avoidable accidents” Two contractors have been fined after a worker suffers a fatal injury following a fragile roof fall during construction work. Wolverhampton … Read More
21 November Winter Weather – Don’t slip up this winter Winter weather can be the cause of many accidents – Don’t slip up this winter. Accidents involving slips & trips tend to peak in the autumn and winter due to: reduced daylight cold winter weather spells causing ice and snow to build up on paths Every year the snow and ice that covers the country receives national … Read More
26 May Health And Safety Failings – Firm Fined Following Fall From Height Firm Fined Following Fall From Height The HSE launched the investigation into the safety practices of a Derbyshire based construction company after a worker was injured in a fall from height The Case The court heard how a subcontractor was contracted to pour concrete onto the first floor of a building under construction in Edinburgh. … Read More
17 April Health and Safety Failings – Family partnership fined following roof fall Family partnership fined following roof fall Key Facts A worker fell through a skylight over 4m to the concrete floor below He suffered a broken bones and severe bruising The family partnership were fined £5,000 plus costs. Read More
12 November Health and Safety Failings – Timber Supplier and Roofer Prosecuted After Worker’s Death Timber Supplier and Roofer Prosecuted After Worker’s Death Key Facts: A roofer and national timber supplier prosecuted after death of worker. Serious safety failings were identified at the site where the employee fell over 8m to his death. Both parties pleaded guilty to breaching sections of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. Read More
24 August Health and Safety Failings – Waste Firm Fined After Preventable Fall From Height Waste Firm Fined After Preventable Fall From Height Key Facts: A waste firm were investigated by the HSE after an incident in May 2014. An employee fell more than 8 ft from the unprotected edge of a conveyor sustaining serious injuries. The firm were fined £16,600 plus costs of £1,773.15 and a victim surcharge of … Read More
20 August Health and Safety Failings – Roofing company fined after worker’s fall from height Roofing company fined after worker’s fall from height Key Facts: A roofing company were prosecuted after a worker fell from a roof. The 37 year old employee sustained serious, life changing injuries. The firm were fined £7,500 plus costs of £5,725.22. Read More
28 July Health and Safety Failings – Roofing firm fined after worker falls from height Roofing firm fined after worker falls from height Key Facts A worker sustained serious injuries after falling five metres from the roof of a property he was working on. The subsequent HSE investigation found that more should have been done in order to prevent the fall. The roofing firm were fined £7,000 plus costs of … Read More
17 July Health and Safety Failings – Worker’s fall through unprotected roof light leads to prosecution Worker’s fall through unprotected roof light leads to prosecution Key Facts: A worker fell 4m through an unprotected roof light, sustaining three fractured ribs. The HSE investigation identified a lack of sufficient safety measures, and a lack of adequate planning, managing and monitoring on the site. Two firms were subsequently fined a total of £21,000. Read More