29 May Health and Safety Failings – Unsafe ladder work leads to prosecution Unsafe ladder work leads to prosecution Key Facts: An investigation was launched after an employee broke his heel in an incident involving a ladder. The worker was unable to return to work for 6 months. The company were prosecuted for failing to adequately plan work at height. Read More
28 May Health and Safety Failings – Construction firm fined after ladder fall Construction firm fined after ladder fall Key Facts: A construction firm have been prosecuted after a worker fell from a ladder whilst attempting to repair a scrolling billboard. The employee broke his arm and pelvis in the incident. The company were fined £12,000, costs of £3,201.40 and a victim surcharge of £140. Read More
19 December Ladder association announces biggest ‘idiot’ The Ladder Association has announced the winner of its “Idiots on a ladder” campaign. With over 30% of the vote the winning picture showed a worker reaching up to the top of a chimney with a gaping fall directly below him. Not only could the fall have killed him, but one commenter pointed out that … Read More