A stone quarrying company in Portland has been fined for safety breaches after a worker fell more than four metres onto a concrete floor, suffering a broken hip and head injuries, while replacing roof lights on a fragile roof.Weymouth Magistrates’ Court heard yesterday (14 April) that the 50-year-old employee, from Weymouth, who does not wish to be identified, was on the … [Read more...] about Company in court for ignoring safety risks
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Narrow escape for teenage worker in four metre fall from height
A 16-year-old apprentice had a lucky escape from serious injury after falling four metres through a fragile rooflight at a farm in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, a court has heard.The teenage worker, from Masham, suffered bad bruising to his back but no broken bones after his fall through the rooflight on a barn where solar panels were being installed by electrical contractor … [Read more...] about Narrow escape for teenage worker in four metre fall from height
Overhaul Of Guidance To Help 10 Million Working At Height
An overhaul of guidance on working at height is being launched today (28 January 2014), as part of the government’s long-term economic plan to abolish or improve outdated, burdensome or over-complicated regulations which waste businesses’ time and money.More than a million British businesses and 10 million workers are estimated to carry out jobs involving some form of work … [Read more...] about Overhaul Of Guidance To Help 10 Million Working At Height
Ladder Association welcomes simplified HSE ladder guidance
The Ladder Association has welcomed the decision by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) not to change the Work at Height Regulations (WAHR) following HSE’s completion of the review recommended by Professor Ragnar Lofstedt.In particular, the Association has welcomed the introduction of the HSE’s revised and simplified guidance: INDG455 ‘Safe use of ladders and step … [Read more...] about Ladder Association welcomes simplified HSE ladder guidance
Kent Building Firm Fined For Worker Fall
A Kent building maintenance company has been fined for safety failings after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when he fell through a fragile garage roof at a site in Bexley.The 39-year-old man suffered brain injuries and was left partially deaf following the fall at a garage compound in Bourne Road, Bexley, on 20 January 2012.The worker, a Bulgarian national … [Read more...] about Kent Building Firm Fined For Worker Fall