A property development company was fined over £90,000 after an accident left an employee paralysed. How did it happen and what can be learned from this particular case?
Published 28.09.2009
In a recent case, the owner of a roofing company was prosecuted following the death of an employee. What mistakes did he make and how can you avoid falling into the same traps?
Published 07.03.2009
Following a fatal fall from height, the HSE built a case against a builder in which it was alleged that he had failed to ensure suitable edge protection and was therefore responsible for the
accident. What happened in court?
Published 26.04.2017
A recent case seems to have blown the theory “a good safety record will prevent prosecution” out of the water. Is this really the case, or did the inspector act for another reason? How can you avoid
a similar experience?
Published 20.11.2006
A self-employed builder has recently been prosecuted for breaches of the Working at Height Regulations, even though there hadn’t been an accident. Why did the HSE decide to take this action and how
you avoid a similar fate?
Published 26.02.2007
A recent case has highlighted why it’s vital that you properly manage tasks involving work at height. What happened and what can be learned?
Published 24.10.2012
In an extraordinary case heard in April 2016, the court found that two directors had ignored all the warning signs imaginable, leading to one man’s death. How did they get it so wrong?
Published 16.05.2016
A company boss who wound up his company to avoid paying a health and safety fine has found himself back in court and banned from being a director for the next six years. Why was he caught out?
Published 17.09.2018
Three construction companies have been fined after roofing work continued during a major storm, resulting in one of the directors being blown off a three-storey building. How should the weather
conditions have been assessed?
Published 30.09.2019
A recent case has highlighted that the enforcement bodies still haven’t lost interest in work at height, and in particular, the use of ladders. What prompted the HSE to take action in this case and
how can you avoid a similar experience?
Published 17.12.2007