National Construction College, Erith, Kent - 25 September 2008. The Road show will comprise a series of practical demonstrations,
Category: Falls from height
Steps taken on ladder safety in Essex
Essex Local Authorities have joined forces with the HSE to launch their ladder safety campaign at the
Demolition company fined after electrician injured in fall
HSE is warning companies to take risk assessments seriously and to ensure that measures identified to control risks are properly implemented.
HSE safety warning following Alcon prosecution
HSE has warned all employers to ensure they protect their workers’ lives after the jailing of a company director for manslaughter.
Dodgy ladders shatter lives
Exchange your dodgy ladder now. Ladder Exchange 2008 aims to highlight the risks associated
Norfolk activity centre prosecuted after school trip incident
HSE has warned activity centres to ensure their staff are properly trained, after a child was seriously injured
Retail industry website launched
HSE has launched a new website offering advice and guidance on health and safety topics in the retail
80 local authorities support ladder exchange 2008
Don’t get caught using a dodgy ladder.
Mobile elevating work platforms
A new construction information leaflet, ‘The selection and management of mobile elevating work
Check your ladder before you use it
Help and advice - is your ladder up to scratch?
Ladder Exchange 2008
Starts September 2008 nationwide. Don’t let a dodgy ladder Shatter your life exchange it…
Construction managers warned to control risks of working at height
HSE has warned employers and senior managers that they must control the risks of working at height in the
Worker fatality at Northampton refurbishment site
HSE is urging employers to ensure they have adequate safety measures in place to protect staff working at
Keeping East Lothian blooming safe
The “North Berwick in Bloom” Committee has been busily putting the finishing touches to the East
Free - Arboriculture Safety and Health Awareness Day
Tuesday 2nd September 2008, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston. The event is aimed at
Free seminar - ‘The Essential Facts’
26 September 2008, EEF Broadway House, London. A risk management update especially designed
Keeping Warkworth blooming safe
The “Warkworth in Bloom” Committee has been busily putting the finishing
Homes for Haringey Ltd prosecuted after worker injured in fall from loft
HSE is warning employers to ensure they have safe systems for working at height in place after a worker was
Ladder Exchange - starts September
Falls from height continue to be the main cause of death in the workplace and one of the main causes of serious injury.
Good response to Aberdeen scaffolding event
HSE has welcomed the response to a safety seminar held in Aberdeen in conjunction with Aberdeen City Council.

