The family of a Dewsbury decorator, who died from long-term injuries suffered in a fall from an unsuitable ladder, is backing a new inspection initiative aimed at reducing death and injury on building sites. In a week-long drive from today (21 February), inspectors from the Health & Safety Executive will be visiting sites in Kirklees [...]
Category: Falls from height
Lancashire widow backs construction site clampdown
Monday, February 20, 2012
The widow of a Lancashire worker, who died after falling from unsafe scaffolding, is backing a new intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health on construction sites. Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive will spend the next month visiting sites in Lancashire where refurbishment or repair work is being carried [...]
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Glasgow construction sites
Friday, February 17, 2012
Construction sites in Glasgow are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Derbyshire construction sites
Friday, February 17, 2012
Construction sites in Derbyshire are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on County Durham construction sites
Friday, February 17, 2012
Construction sites in County Durham are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Teesside construction sites
Friday, February 17, 2012
Construction sites in Teesside are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Leicestershire and Rutland construction sites
Friday, February 17, 2012
Construction sites in Leicestershire and Rutland are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Lincolnshire construction sites
Friday, February 17, 2012
Construction sites in Lincolnshire are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Tyneside construction sites
Friday, February 17, 2012
Construction sites in Tyneside are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Scottish construction sites
Friday, February 17, 2012
Construction sites across Scotland are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Nottinghamshire construction sites
Friday, February 17, 2012
Construction sites in Nottinghamshire are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Northumberland construction sites
Friday, February 17, 2012
Construction sites in Northumberland are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.
Vehicle repair firm in court over Manchester roof death
Thursday, February 16, 2012
A vehicle repair firm has been sentenced over the death of a man who fell through a fragile garage roof in Manchester.
London construction company fined after worker badly injured
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
A construction company in Harrow has been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when he fell seven metres from an unguarded roof.
Workers seriously injured after eight metre fall
Monday, February 6, 2012
Two workers fell eight metres from a temporary structure that collapsed while they were upon it, Cheltenham Magistrates Court heard.
Falls from height – Frequently asked questions
Monday, February 6, 2012
This page provides answers to some of your frequently asked questions about working at height.
Farmworker suffered severe injuries in fall
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
A farmworker suffered severe facial injuries after falling 16ft through a shed roof in Cornwall.
Care home fined after resident’s fatal fall from window
Friday, January 27, 2012
The owners of a Wrexham care home have been sentenced after an elderly resident defeated the window restrictor of his first floor bedroom and fell 12ft to the ground below.
Firm fined after worker fractures pelvis
Friday, January 27, 2012
A Hertfordshire company which designs and manufactures shop fixtures and displays has been fined after a worker fell and fractured his pelvis.
Boat builder fined after man breaks leg in four places
Thursday, January 26, 2012
A Hampshire company has been fined after a worker suffered multiple fractures when he was knocked off some steps at a disused factory in Southampton.
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