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Belfast scaffolding firm fined after driver killed by falling board

HSENI found inadequate exclusion zone controls after Samuel Magill was struck by a falling metal scaffold board during dismantling work in Belfast.

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Scaffolding boss urges first aid training after saving colleague

Ascent Access Scaffolding MD Nathan Huband is calling for more first aid training after using CPR to help save colleague Raj Soni at the firm’s Netherton yard.

MoJ awards £56,000 prison scaffolding training contract

Platinum Rail Services will deliver courses at Holme House and Low Newton, with links to employers offering paid vacancies.

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