Contractor fined after worker falls through roof
A building contractor has been fined after a worker sustained a broken back from falling through a barn roof. The worker was carrying out roof repairs and stepped on a polycarbonate roof sheet, falling approximately 8 feet to the concrete floor below.
HSE's investigation found that the company:
- did not complete a risk assessment
- failed to ensure that adequate measures were in place for workers when working at height
Falls from height continue to be the leading cause of workplace fatalities in Great Britain.
Read more about the incident in our press release: Contractor fined after worker falls through roof.
Company fined after worker suffers life-changing injuries
An events company and its director have been fined after a worker sustained life-changing injuries while dismantling a steel frame. A ratchet strap used to lower a steel beam weighing more than 100kg failed, causing the beam to fall onto the worker.
The ratchet strap was not designed for lifting or lowering loads and the worker had raised concerns with the director about whether this method was safe.
HSE's investigation found that the dismantling work had not been properly planned or carried out safely.
Read more about the incident in our press release: Company fined after worker suffers life-changing injuries.
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