WORKING AT HEIGHT - 12.09.2024
Builder avoids prison after failing to protect workers
A builder has been given a suspended prison sentence after he put the lives of workers at risk on a construction site in London. Why was he prosecuted and what should you do to proactively protect your workers.
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WORKING AT HEIGHT - 29.08.2024
Fatal falls from height on the increase
The number of fatal injuries resulting from falls from height has increased on previous years. What can you do to prevent your workers becoming a statistic?
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PROCESS SAFETY - 29.08.2024
Worker fractured skull after “struck-by” incident
A company and its director have been fined after an employee was struck by an object while manufacturing large steel cable drums. What happened and can you apply any lessons learned to prevent a similar incident at your workplace?
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WORKING AT HEIGHT - 17.06.2024
Purchasing telescopic ladders online
Increased accident risk? The latest report from the Ladder Association has discovered that consumers are up to twice as likely to have an accident after buying telescopic ladders online from retailers such as Amazon and eBay than those who bought from dedicated retailers such as B&Q, Wickes, Screwfix, etc. Tip. For the full report, see The next step . The exact causes of the accidents in the survey were not known, but purchasing online can present challenges as users are unable to inspect the product and “get a feel” for the quality of it. ...
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WORKING AT HEIGHT - 17.06.2024
Electrician fractures skull after fall from scissor lift
A worker was seriously injured after falling out of an overturning scissor lift. What were the chain of events leading up to this accident and what should be put in place to prevent a similar occurrence at your site?
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WORKING AT HEIGHT - 04.06.2024
The perils of working on skylights
Maintaining skylights will involve roof work which poses unique risks for employees. What hazards can workers face when cleaning or repairing skylights and what measures should be taken to keep them safe?
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