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

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We are all aware that risk assessment is a legal requirement, and most organisations have some form of risk assessment process in place. Sometimes this is only in place because risk assessment is a legal requirement. Fortunately, there are some organisations that embrace the risk assessment process and understand it can protect the health and the safety of their

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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.

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Scaffolder fined for unsafe work at height Key Facts A scaffolder was investigated after a member of the public lodged a complaint with the HSE. There was no safety equipment in place to protect workers or members of the public. The scaffolder was fined £18,000 and ordered to pay costs of £1907.50.

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Ladder fall leads to £7,000 fine Key Facts: A company have been prosecuted after a worker suffered a 3.6m fall from a ladder.  He suffered multiple injuries, including breaking 8 ribs. Several safety failings were identified including a lack of training, planning and supervision. The company were fined £7,000 and costs of £1,198.

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