newsCompany and director sentenced after worker fell 15 feet
A CONSTRUCTION company in Hampshire has been fined £80k after a man fell more than 15 feet through a fragile skylight during roof repair work.
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newsFines after worker fell from scaffolding
A LONDON based property refurbishment company, and an Essex roofing contractor have been fined after a worker fell from scaffolding and suffered life-changing injuries.
newsApprentice fell from height installing CCTV
TWO COMPANIES have been fined after an apprentice fell from height while installing CCTV in Weymouth.
newsHome improvement company in the dock
A STAFFORDSHIRE-based home improvement company has been fined £16,500 after a worker sustained serious injuries when he fell from height while carrying out gutter replacement work.
productMost common causes of scaffold tower accidents
SCAFFOLD TOWERS remain one of the most commonly used types of access equipment across construction, facilities management, warehousing and maintenance. Despite their widespread use, they are still associated with a significant number of avoidable incidents each year.
newsLadder Association report highlights failings
A JOINT investigation by The Ladder Association and T&R Test Research Centre has uncovered alarming safety failings among telescopic ladders sold in the UK -particularly those purchased from online marketplaces supplied by unknown or third-party vendors.
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newsFine after worker fell from ladder
A HORTICULTURAL company has been fined after an employee suffered serious injuries after falling from a ladder.
articleThe fight against falls
Falls from height remain leading cause of workplace fatality. Louise Charlton looks at how you can mitigate the risk of working at height.
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