HSE today warned of the dangers of working on or maintaining fragile roofs, following the conviction of a Scottish company, TQR Ltd of Dalkeith
Category: Falls from height
Ladder Exchange - Podcast
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
The latest HSE podcast is now available, in this episode: HSE’s Head of Slips, Trips and Falls; Alison Wellens and Inspector Matt Lea talk about Ladders Exchange
Work at height warning reiterated after company fined for fatal fall
Friday, August 28, 2009
HSE is urging companies to re-examine their working from height practices after a firm was fined for the death of an employee.
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Friday, August 21, 2009
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Employers - take proper precautions to prevent falls
Friday, August 21, 2009
Employers are being warned to take correct precautions when their staff work at height, after a farm employee
HSE warns construction companies after deaths of two workmen
Friday, August 14, 2009
HSE is reminding construction companies of the financial penalties of not carrying out full risk assessments or ensuring their staff are properly trained
Ladder exchange 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
This year the Ladder Exchange Initiative will run from 1 September until 31 December 2009.
Greater Manchester roofing companies urged to put safety first after worker falls through roof
Friday, July 24, 2009
Roofing companies in Greater Manchester are being urged to make safety one of their top priorities after a man fell through the roof of a Swinton factory.
Small companies warned to take health and safety responsibilities seriously
Thursday, July 23, 2009
HSE has warned small companies to take their responsibilities seriously, after a man fell through the roof of a DIY superstore in Wigan and later died.
Construction firms warned not to put lives in danger after builder is left paralysed
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
HSE is reminding construction companies of their duties to employees after a worker was paralysed in a fall.
Reducing the risk of falls from tail-lifts
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
HSE research carried out in 2004/05 estimate the human and economic cost of ‘falls from vehicle’ incidents that we
Northumberland malting firm fined
Thursday, July 9, 2009
HSE is reminding employers and staff of the dangers of working at height following a serious incident at a
Working at height warning after man suffers serious injuries
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Employers are being warned by HSE to ensure they assess workplace falls from height risks and provide safe systems of work
Heathrow Airport Ltd fined after worker fell off terminal roof
Thursday, June 18, 2009
HSE is urging employers to ensure proper safety procedures are in place to prevent workers falling from height.
Animal feed company fined after worker falls from height
Monday, June 15, 2009
HSE is reminding employers of their duties to the safety of staff following an incident in Kettering where an employee fell six foot and suffered serious injury.
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Barnsley, 30 June 2009. HSE and The British Sign & Graphics Association free safety and health awareness day,
Construction company fined after worker dies in Dundee
Monday, June 8, 2009
A Scottish construction company and one of its directors have been convicted of failing to ensure proper health and safety standards after the death of an employee.
Employer safety warning after child falls from raised vehicle ramp
Thursday, May 28, 2009
HSE in Wales is warning employers to ensure they fully assess risk to employees and others, after an incident at a garage in Rhondda
Wolverhampton company fined after employee falls from height
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Employers are being warned by HSE to ensure they assess the risks of falling from height in the workplace,
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