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 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
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
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
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
Two owners of a warehouse, along with their contractor, have been held responsible for a roof worker’s death. As this case shows, liability can stick to a client, even when an injured worker doesn’t
report to them directly. What happened?
Published 21.06.2017
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
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
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
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