Safety and Health Excellence Awards 2025 Preview
A preview of the Safety and Health Excellence Awards, which take place at Vox Resorts World, NEC Birmingham on 9 April 2025.
Sole trader fined after worker suffered serious injuries
A WORKER suffered serious injuries after falling from a flat roof that did not have any edge protection.
Campaign enters next phase of market surveillance
THE LADDER Association has announced it is embarking on its latest phase of market surveillance activity to check compliance of telescopic ladders bought from the most popular online platforms and dedicated DIY retailers.
BS8681:2024 – elevating fall protection standards
THE INTRODUCTION of BS8681:2024 marks a significant advancement in fall protection, establishing rigorous competency requirements for personal fall protection equipment and anchor systems.
Teen apprentice injured on site
A HOUSEBUILDER has been fined £800k after a teen apprentice was injured when a temporary stairwell covering collapsed.
Demolition firm in the dock after worker falls from height
A DEMOLITION company has been fined after a worker fell six metres through a roof opening during a demolition project, suffering serious injuries.
Airport prosecuted after pensioner fell from ambulift
THE OWNER of Edinburgh Airport has been fined £80,000 after a pensioner fell from an ambulift on his return from holiday.
Worker seriously injured after fall through barn roof
A CONSTRUCTION company and its director have been fined after a worker fell through the roof of a sheep barn.
Companies fined after worker falls through roof
TWO SHREWBURY-based companies have been fined after a worker fell through a roof during extension work on a house extension the town.
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