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
26 March Risk Assessment: Being wise before the event 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 … 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
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
27 October Scaffolder Fined for Unsafe Work at Height | Health & Safety 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. 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
18 May Health and Safety Failings – Ladder fall leads to £7,000 fine 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. Read More
13 May Spotlight On – Slips Trips and Falls Statistics Slips Trips and Falls Statistics Slips, trips and falls are one of the biggest causes of workplace accidents and injuries. In this article, we’re having a look at the statistics surrounding the area. Read More