A Glasgow catering wholesaler has been fined £120,000 over an accident in which an employee fell through a fragile surface on to a concrete floor. What led to the accident and what should the
employer have done differently?
Published 18.01.2021
Two companies have been prosecuted after three workers fell through the same fragile roof - in separate accidents! How did they happen and is it possible to prevent a similar fate at your premises?
Published 01.02.2011
The National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers has spoken out about the misinterpretation of safety terminology used to describe the impact resistance of rooflights. What has it said and should
you take note?
Published 27.03.2015
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
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
An employee fell through the roof of a Tesco store, yet managed to walk away with minor injuries. But did the supermarket giant get off so lightly?
Published 21.10.2016
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 accident in which a worker fell through the ceiling of a frozen food store, the HSE has issued a safety alert. What issues does the alert highlight and what advice does it offer?
Published 03.12.2010
Staff playing games in their lunch break is not an uncommon practice at work. However, when a ball needs retrieving from a dangerous place, your staff may be putting themselves at risk. What happened
in this particular case?
Published 22.09.2008
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