newsTragic fall leaves man paralysed
A CHESHIRE-based electrical transmission company has been fined £240,000 after a man was left paralysed from the chest down after a fall at work.
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newsNon-compliant and unsafe ladders targeted at seaports
ONGOING RESEARCH has proven there is a real and serious issue with the availability and use of substandard imported ladders on the UK market.
newsHeight industry responds to workplace deaths increase
MORE PEOPLE are being killed at work now after suffering a fall from height than in the last 17 years, according to the latest figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
newsConcerning rise in construction fatalities
THE LATEST figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show a rise in the the number of work-related fatalities.
newsWorker falls through roof and fractures back
A COMPANY in Manchester has been fined £20,000 after an employee fell through a roof and suffered serious injuries.
productDeal to protect water utility workers
BLACKLINE SAFETY has announced a new deal valued at $1.4 million with a water utility provider based in Australia.
newsCharity launches study on falls from height causes
FALLS FROM height remain the leading cause of workplace fatalities and injuries in the UK, accounting for an alarming 30% of all deaths in 2022/2023*.
blogGet behind No Falls Week
WE ALL want a future free from falls – so let’s get behind No Falls Weeks, urges Phil Pinnington.
newsAdvice for businesses this No Falls Week
THE NO Falls Foundation has launched the first ever ‘No Falls Week’ from 13-17 May, in a bid to raise awareness for safe working practices for those who work from height
newsThe Health & Safety Event opens tomorrow
OPEN FROM the 30 April- 2 May 2024, at the NEC Birmingham, the Health & Safety Event is the UK’s largest gathering for anyone responsible for workplace health and safety.
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