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.
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.
articleDouble danger
While the fall risks associated with working at height are well-documented, the less immediately apparent yet equally significant threat of chemical exposure often exists alongside them. Choosing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that effectively addresses both hazards involves a nuanced balance of material compatibility, ergonomic considerations, and performance demands, says Steve Marnach.
newsWorker dies after fall from scaffolding tower
A SHOP sign making and fitting company and its director have been fined after an employee fell from an unguarded scaffolding tower and later died from his injuries.
newsCouncil prosecutes business for health and safety breaches
BRECKLAND COUNCIL has successfully prosecuted an Attleborough-based business for breaching Health and Safety Law, resulting in very serious injuries. The company has been ordered to pay a total of £29,000.
newsCampaign raises stair safety awareness
ALMOST HALF of UK adults (43%) have experienced a slip, trip or fall on the stairs in the last 12 months, according to new research released by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF).
articleBreaking the fall
Working at height is one of the most hazardous activities and fall protection systems and safety concepts have been developed and standardised to safeguard workers. Jon Holt provides an overview of fall protection and its safety concepts, emphasising the importance of prevention, proper equipment, and safety culture.
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