Scaffold Inspectors Prosecuted After Roofers Fall
The HSE have prosecuted two scaffold Inspectors after a worker fell through a gap between the scaffolding and the building, resulting in serious injuries.
Greater...
BREAKING: Two Men Injured In Scaffolding Collapse at Leeds Victoria Gate Development
A man is in serious condition after two men were taken to hospital in Leeds when scaffolding collapsed at a construction site this morning.
One man...
Pedestrian Trapped After Scaffolding Collapses In Leicester
Two women were injured when scaffolding collapsed, leaving one of them trapped, in a Leicester street this morning (28th January 2015).
Scaffolding erected on a...
No design and inadequate ties lead to scaffolding collapse
A scaffolding contractor has been hit with a £15,000 fine after scaffolding collapsed across the entrance to the car park of Coventry Skydome.
The Birmingham...
Scaffolder is prosecuted after Roofer falls to his death
A Castleford scaffolder has been prosecuted after a worker fell to his death from a roof.
Walter Booth (trading as WB Roofing) was carrying out...
GKR Scaffolding launch groundbreaking Virtual Reality scaffolder training
GKR Scaffolding unveils their groundbreaking immersive Virtual Reality safety training.
At a swish launch event held in London last week, scaffolding specialists GKR Scaffolding showcased...
Safety Alert Issued over defective double couplers
A Health & Safety alert has been issued jointly by construction firms Kier | BAM (KBJV) over defective double coupler scaffold fittings.
The KBJV...
Scaffolder suffers broken leg after falling from scaffolding
A scaffolder fell from scaffolding yesterday at a housing development in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire fracturing his leg in the accident.
According to reports the scaffolder in...
10K Fine After Scaffolder Fell Three Meters
A Scaffolding company has been fined after a worker fell three metres and lost consciousness.
Peterborough Magistrates’ Court heard how, in February 2016, a scaffolder...
Jamie Mines: Scaffolding firm faces prosecution
A scaffolding firm is being prosecuted after a worker had his leg, hands and foot amputated following an electric shock.
Jamie Mines was injured at...
