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HSE suspends routine inspections

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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has stopped all routine inspections amid safety fears over the coronavirus outbreak. It's understood the HSE will continue to...
Health & Safety

Worker dies in scaffold ladder fall

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A contractor has been fined after an employee fell to his death from a ladder while exiting a scaffold at Jute Street, Aberdeen.  Aberdeen Sheriff...
In The Courts

No edge protection lands roofers in court

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Both partners of a roofing firm have been sentenced after working unsafely on a Bowls Club in Salisbury. Swindon Magistrates’ Court heard how between April...
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MPs call for action to tackle increase in deaths at work

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The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Working at Height has expressed concern at the latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive, which show...
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Scaffolding boss receives suspended jail sentence for scaffolders death

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A scaffolding boss has received a suspended jail sentence and a roofing contractor has been fined after a scaffolder was killed falling through a...
In The Courts

Contractor jailed for skimping on scaffolding

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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...
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Jersey scaffolding firm hit with £30K fine

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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...
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Recent incidents lead HSE to issue reminder on scaffolding safety

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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...
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Firm fined after scaffolding collapses at school

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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...
In The Courts

Scaffolder falls five meters through skylight

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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...
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