newsTree specialists fined after worker falls from height
AN ARBORICULTURE company based in Derby has been fined £20k after an employee suffered life-altering back injuries when he fell over 30 feet from a MEWP basket.
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newsRoofer sentenced for refusing to co-operate with HSE
A CORNISH roofer has been sentenced after failing to comply with requests for information from an inspector for Britain’s workplace regulator.
webinarPersonal Fall Protection Systems – Anchor Points
In this session we will take an in depth look at a key component of the Personal Fall Protection System, the anchor. This webinar will explore the requirements for a personal fall protection anchor, the selection of suitable anchor positions and give examples of the types of anchor devices that can be used. The session … Personal Fall Protection Systems – Anchor Points
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.
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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