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Roofer in court over safety training failure

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The owner of a Redruth-based roofing company has found himself in court after ignoring an order to undertake construction safety training.

Nathan Michell, 34, from St Day, who owns All Roofs, was served an Improvement Notice by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on 2nd June 2010 after an inspector visited a new housing development on Church Road, Pool.

The HSE inspector identified several safety issues with scaffolding that Mr Michell’s firm was using while working on the development.

Camborne Magistrates heard the scaffolding was incomplete, with barriers missing to prevent workers falling. A broken loft ladder – held together at the join with a piece of rope – was also being used despite being completely unsuitable for the job.

While the inspector was on site, a meeting with a health and safety consultant was arranged and suitable training discussed for Mr Michell.

Training courses were arranged on two occasions but he did not attend either.

He pleaded guilty to breaching Section 33(1)(g) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and was fined £1,200 with £800 costs.

After the hearing, Barry Trudgian, HSE Inspector, said: “Mr Michell was given two opportunities to complete a much needed safety course after the HSE visit.

“Unfortunately for him, ignoring the HSE enforcement notice landed him in court today.

“Organising safe work at height is one of the key responsibilities of those in control of construction work. “In order to do this it’s essential they remain up to speed with best practice in construction and relevant health and safety law.”

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