Although most falls from height are usually in high risk industries such as construction, a recent case has proved that they can happen almost anywhere. What happened and what can be learned from
this case?
Published 07.06.2012
A company has been fined after a worker fell into a moulding pit and suffered a broken rib. What were the repeated failures leading to this event and how can you avoid a similar incident?
Published 07.02.2023
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
A council has been heavily fined following an incident which caused the death of an elderly lady. What happened and what does the accident tell us about managing work at height?
Published 21.06.2011
Inspection pits in the motor vehicle repair industry are less common than they used to be, but are still in use in some premises. If you have one, you must control the risk of falls. What happened in
a 2021 case?
Published 29.04.2021
A company which provides ground support services to airlines has been fined after one of its employees fell from height and suffered serious head injuries. What should have been done to prevent the
fall?
Published 27.02.2020
A worker suffered life changing injuries when he fell in to a ventilation shaft while carrying out grounds maintenance work. What were the circumstances behind the accident and what should have been
done differently?
Published 24.05.2019
Two construction companies have been fined following an incident involving a tenant falling through a balcony walkway. What action should have been taken to prevent it?
Published 15.03.2018
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 construction company has appeared in court after three bricklayers fell through a temporary floor, suffering broken bones. What happened and how could the fall have been prevented?
Published 14.10.2021