newsShipping company fined after worker paralysed
A SHIPPING company was fined for safety breaches after a worker was paralysed from the waist down when he fell 3.4 metres to the bottom of a ships hold.
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newsConstruction company sentenced for safety breaches
SIR ROBERT McAlpine Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after worker, Mark Smith, fell 4.8 metres through an unprotected opening.
newsBaggage handler’s serious injury lands fine
A COMPANY providing a range of airline ground support services has landed a fine after an employee fell from a height of more than two metres.
newsRoofing company fined after worker falls
A ROOFING company has been fined after a worker suffered serious back injuries when he fell from a ladder while transporting a bucket full of broken tiles.
newsConstruction company fined when contractor injured
A CONSTRUCTION company has been fined after a self-employed joiner received serious eye injuries when he was struck in the face by an object while stepping onto a scaffold platform.
productFirst Mats launches exciting new range of cable protectors
First Mats is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new range of floor cable protectors to complement the company’s existing selection of floor matting safety products.
articleIn the spotlight with Paul Bruton
For the past 44 years, Paul Bruton has been a key figure within both the industry, providing expert knowledge and insights to trade bodies, as well as in his role at WernerCo. In his role as chairman at The Ladder Association, he has supported the organisation in tackling key issues facing the industry. Here, Paul reflects on his time within the industry and what he expects is still to come ahead of his retirement in June 2020.
productRoof protection from Kee Safety
Kee Safety, a leading global supplier of safety railing systems, offers the KeeGuard, a free-standing roof edge protection system that can keep workers on the roof safe without damaging the roof itself.
newsDirector sentenced after his brother’s fatal fall
A SOLAR panel company and its director have been sentenced after his brother’s fatal fall from height.
newsPainter suffers life-changing fall injuries
A NORTHAMPTONSHIRE painting and decorating employer has been sentenced after an employee sustained serious, life changing injuries after falling from height.
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