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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...
In The Courts

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...
Mental Health

TRAD make donation to Lighthouse Charity following win at Altrad President’s Safety Awards

TRAD UK proudly received the Best Team Contribution Award at the inaugural Altrad President’s Awards for Safety Ceremony in Montpellier at the end of 2018. The Safety Award...
In The Courts

Scaffolding Contracts Manager faces trial for fraud

 A scaffolding contracts manager has been accused of defrauding a Wootton Bassett based scaffold company. Paul House, of Stratton, first appeared before magistrates just a few months...
In The Courts

Scaffolder falls five meters through skylight

A scaffolder sustained life-changing injuries after falling through a 5-meter high skylight fracturing his pelvis, elbow, wrist, and arm. Poole Magistrates court heard how scaffolder Paul...
Mental Health

Construction Industry Helpline provides £1.254 million of charitable support to the industry.

In construction, many workers and their families can find themselves in a desperate situation and are unsure of who to turn to for help...
News

Young scaffolder who struggled with depression found hanged by mum

The heartbreaking news of a young scaffolder who committed suicide has been released. An inquest at Bradford coroner court heard how Louie Sam Bates...
In The Courts

Council guilty after worker crushed by pack of roof trusses

Darlington Borough Council has been fined £28K after a labourer was injured when a pack of roof trusses fell on him. Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court...
In The Courts

Companies fined after scaffold tubes crush engineer

PHD Modular Access Services Ltd and Principal Contractor St George City Ltd have been fined after a structural engineer received serious crush injuries. Southwark Crown Court...
In The Courts

Flying concrete kills worker

A concrete pumping company and its sole Director have been fined after an employee was struck and killed by concrete. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard how...
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