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
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 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 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
The HSE has updated its detailed guidance for those organising work on roofs. Whether your structure is pitched or flat, tiled or sheeted, already built or under construction, this is your go-to
guide. What’s changed?
Published 14.10.2020
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
It’s becoming increasingly common for the clients of roof work to be prosecuted if the work is carried out unsafely. How can our permit-to-work - roof work help you to avoid ending up in a similar
position?
Published 15.02.2012
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
A construction company and its director have been prosecuted following an incident in which a resident fell through a plastic panel. How could this have been avoided?
Published 19.11.2018
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