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
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Construction Firm Fined After Five Roofers Injured
A Worcestershire construction company has been ordered to pay fines and costs of more than £200,000 after five roofing contractors were seriously injured when a heavy steel canopy for a new secondary school collapsed.The workers sustained injuries ranging from fractures and broken bones to cuts and bruising following a 13-metre plunge at the Abraham Darby Academy in … [Read more...] about Construction Firm Fined After Five Roofers Injured
Farming Company Fined After Worker Seriously Injured in Roof Fall
A farming partnership has been fined for safety failings after a worker was seriously injured when he fell from the roof of a cowshed that was being dismantled.Andrew Kennedy, then 22, was working as a labourer at Craigley Farms, Gelston, Castle Douglas when the incident occurred on 7 July 2010.He was on the roof of the cowshed removing roof panels when he turned and … [Read more...] about Farming Company Fined After Worker Seriously Injured in Roof Fall
Advancements in Ladder Design by America’s Little Giant Ladder Systems
Springvale, Utah 18th December 2013Advancements in Ladder Design by America's Little Giant Ladder Systems Help Prevent Accidents & DeathsThe leading American manufacturer Little Giant Ladder Systems announced today a new European line of innovative, safe ladder products will be launched at The Health & Safety Event at the NEC Birmingham on 11-13th March … [Read more...] about Advancements in Ladder Design by America’s Little Giant Ladder Systems
Xtend+Climb® To Exhbit at Totally Tools Show
Telescopic ladder manufacturer, Xtend+Climb®, will reach new heights at the Totally Tools show next February with the addition of a 4.4m Pro Series model to its European product portfolio.CEO Mitch Keifer, said ‘The new Pro-Series line are not only taller than any other telescopic product but tougher and more durable, being specifically designed for the tradesman.’The … [Read more...] about Xtend+Climb® To Exhbit at Totally Tools Show