Traditionally employers have adopted a shock and awe approach to safety education. Show people the consequences of misusing ladders and you will frighten them into using them properly. This approach has two drawbacks; firstly, accidents always happen to someone else, never to me, so I don't need to worry about the dangers; secondly, if you show me a horror story often enough … [Read more...] about Homer Simpson Promotes Ladder Safety
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Free Ladder Toolbox Safety Talks
A ladder is an essential workplace tool for anyone working above ground level. However, each year thousands of workers are injured whilst working at height.Anyone who uses the wrong ladder for a job or uses it inappropriately is courting trouble. Our Ladder Toolbox Talks are the most effective way of reiterating important information to your workforce and keeping them … [Read more...] about Free Ladder Toolbox Safety Talks
Employer Fined In Fall From Height Charge
Scandinavian Log Cabins Direct Ltd, of Lincolnshire, is to pay £1k in fines and costs after a workman fell from a ladder. Raymond Martin, aged 48 year, had been working on a scaffold tower constructing a log cabin. However, during a break, the scaffold area was removed, so the work was completed using a ladder which was not tied, secured or footed. The ladder slipped and he … [Read more...] about Employer Fined In Fall From Height Charge
e-Learning Tool For HSE W-A-I-T Programme Launched
The HSE is about to launch an e-learning tool aimed at the occasional user of access equipment. WAIT will help you choose the safest type of access equipment, if you need to work at height. It is especially useful if you are self employed or a manager or supervisor of a small or medium sized enterprise.The tool may also assist individuals who want to find out more … [Read more...] about e-Learning Tool For HSE W-A-I-T Programme Launched
Company Fined in Ladder Fall Accident
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning the construction industry of the dangers of working at height. The call follows the prosecution of a Swansea man after a worker received serious injuries in a fall at work.Arthur David Fletcher was fined £10,000 and ordered to pay costs of £6257.40 after pleading guilty to a charge under Section 3(2) of the Health and Safety … [Read more...] about Company Fined in Ladder Fall Accident
