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
A roofing company has been fined a total of £881,000 after two workers were seriously injured during two separate incidents. What were the circumstances and what should have been in place to protect
the workers?
Published 09.01.2024
Just a small loss of concentration when working at height can have serious consequences, not only for the accident victim, but also for those in charge of the work. Use our permit to work to keep
workers safe.
Published 08.10.2014
Recent inclement weather has demonstrated how at risk your workers are from high winds. What should you be doing to make sure safety is not compromised during and after a serious weather event?
Published 30.03.2022
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 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 company has been prosecuted for failures which led to the death of a worker who was repairing a roof. They had tried to use hay bales as a “safety net”. Where did it go wrong, and does this rule
out unusual fall protection ideas?
Published 20.10.2010
On April 6, 2005, the Work at Height Regulations came into effect. As a result, you’ve decided to review your approach to assessing the risks of this type of work. So what should your assessments now
look at?
Published 09.05.2005
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
Serious injury and deaths from falling from height are still too prevalent in the workplace. You’ve heard a lot about reducing risk, but what steps should you take to ensure you have the best
controls in place to prevent accidents?
Published 12.09.2023