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Scaffolding boss wins tribunal claim

An ex scaffolding boss has won an employment tribunal claim after he missed out on a £20,000 bonus when he took his son to...

Welsh firm reaches new heights with mental health pledge

Absolute Scaffolding Wales (ASW), a Neath-based business, last week pledged its commitment to Time to Change Wales, a social movement that aims to improve attitudes...

Company fined after live electrical cable is fixed to scaffolding

A Jersey scaffolding firm has been fined £45,000 after putting workers at risk of electrocution and burns. Jubilee Scaffolding Company was contracted to erect scaffolding...

Firm Fined After Child Falls From Scaffolding

A scaffolding company has been sentenced after a 12-year-old boy slipped off a scaffold ladder, falling 10 metres. Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard how, in May...

Contractor jailed for skimping on scaffolding

A Salford builder has been given a suspended sentenced for his cutting corners approach to health and safety. Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how, in July...

Jersey scaffolding firm hit with £30K fine

A scaffolding firm has been hit with a £30,000 fine for Health and Safety breaches which 'could have caused a fatal accident'. The Health and Safety...

Recent incidents lead HSE to issue reminder on scaffolding safety

Storm Gareth has battered the UK with high winds over the last few days leading to the collapse of a number of scaffolds. A SECTION...

Firm fined after scaffolding collapses at school

A scaffolding company has been fined over £24K after scaffolding they had erected collapsed onto a neighbouring primary school. Scaffolders from Swain Scaffolding had erected...

Retired scaffolder dies of Asbestos related illness

A 72-year-old man has died from industry-related lung cancer. Terry Aldridge sadly passed away on October 13 at St Wilfrid's Hospice, Chichester. Terry was a scaffolder in...

No scaffolding on site lead to death of roofer

A roofing company has been fined £50,000 and its director was given a community service order after the death of an employee. Southwark Crown Court heard how, on...

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