If you were under the impression that the HSE had stopped focusing on working at height, this case certainly proves otherwise. Why did the HSE prosecute and how can you avoid a similar experience?
Published 05.11.2007
A jam and preserve manufacturer has been prosecuted after a worker sustained multiple fractures after falling from a ladder. How did this incident occur and how can you reduce the chances of a
similar event happening in your workplace?
Published 31.05.2022
A recent case has proved that an individual doesn’t have to fall far to suffer serious injuries. How did this accident happen, and what steps do you need to take to prevent a similar one?
Published 01.03.2010
“It’ll only take five minutes, just put a plank of wood there, that’ll be all right”. This is a familiar scenario but as a recent HSE prosecution has identified, not an option likely to find favour.
So what should you be doing?
Published 30.01.2006
A company has been fined after an employee fractured his back and ribs following a fall from a house in Frodsham, Cheshire. Why did the accident happen and what can you do to protect your workers
falling from height?
Published 23.03.2023
A recent case has shown that you will make things much worse by either neglecting to tell enforcement officers vital facts, or worse by lying and trying to cover things up. What happened, and what
can you learn from this case?
Published 28.01.2008
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
Telecoms giant BT has been prosecuted after two employees were seriously injured in separate incidents. What warning signs were ignored which might have prevented the second fall?
Published 05.07.2016
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
When devising a safe system for working at height you must take into account the weather conditions and plan for these accordingly. A company that didn’t, ended up in court. What happened?
Published 26.03.2012