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Unsafe Roof Work Leads To Prosecution And Fines

Unsafe roof work with no edge protection led to prosecution and fines after public reports and repeated regulator interventions.
Regulatory News

Tue 18th Aug 2026

Bricklayer Hospitalised After Upper Floor Collapse

A bricklayer suffered multiple fractures when an upper floor overloaded with concrete blocks collapsed and the principal contractor was fined followin...
Regulatory News

Tue 18th Aug 2026

Stepladder Collapse Causes Rib And Collarbone Fractures

An employee suffered a fractured collarbone and broken ribs when a stepladder failed while accessing a loft and the employer was later prosecuted for...
Regulatory News

Wed 12th Aug 2026

Worker Falls Through Fragile Farm Roof

A bricklayer suffered serious spinal and chest injuries after stepping on a fragile polycarbonate roof sheet during repair work at a farm, resulting i...
Regulatory News

Mon 10th Aug 2026

Worker Seriously Injured After Falling Through Unprotected Roof Light

A construction company was fined after a worker fell through an unprotected roof light during refurbishment work and suffered life changing injuries.
Regulatory News

Thu 6th Aug 2026

Managing Work at Height: From Planning to Safe Completion

Managers need to control the whole work-at-height process, from defining the task and appointing competent people to selecting equipment.....
Work at Height Article

Thu 30th Jul 2026

Worker Severely Injured After Fall From Raised Fork Lift Bucket

A construction company was fined after a worker fell from a tipping bucket on a fork lift truck and suffered serious injuries due to poor contractor m...
Regulatory News

Wed 22nd Jul 2026

Employer Fined After Fatal Fall From Mobile Loading Ramp During Container Loading

A prosecution followed a fatal fall from a mobile loading ramp during container loading, highlighting failures in work at height planning and controls...
Regulatory News

Fri 17th Jul 2026

Company Fined After Incorrectly Assembled Scaffold Tower Injured Members of the Public

A construction company was fined after a scaffold tower toppled onto members of the public on a busy high street due to poor assembly and inadequate c...
Regulatory News

Fri 10th Jul 2026

Company Fined After Wall Panels Collapsed During Cleanroom Dismantling

A company was fined after wall panels collapsed during dismantling work at height, throwing a worker from a scissor lift.
Regulatory News

Wed 8th Jul 2026

Manufacturer Fined After Falling Snow Machine Injures Child

A fine of £266,666 was imposed after a snow machine fell from an upper window during a Christmas lights event and injured a young girl with broken gla...
Regulatory News

Tue 7th Jul 2026

Company Fined After Worker Fell Through Unguarded Balustrade While Replacing Steps

A construction company was fined after a worker suffered life changing injuries following a fall from height due to poor planning and missing protecti...
Regulatory News

Tue 30th Jun 2026

Director Sentenced After Excavation Wall Collapse Causes Life Changing Injuries

A construction director was sentenced after an excavation side wall collapsed, causing life changing injuries.
Regulatory News

Fri 26th Jun 2026

Construction Company Fined After Fall Through Unglazed Window Opening

A construction company was fined after a worker fell from an external scaffold and died following an opening created for glazing doors.
Regulatory News

Thu 25th Jun 2026

Falling Through Skylight Leads to Fines for Poor Roof Work Planning

Two contractors were fined after a scaffolder fell through an almost invisible skylight while carrying out roof related edge protection work.
Regulatory News

Wed 10th Jun 2026

Construction Company Fined After Skylight Fall Causes Spinal Cord Injury

A construction employer was fined after a joiner fell through an unsecured skylight opening and suffered a life changing spinal cord injury.
Regulatory News

Thu 28th May 2026

Company Fined After Roofer Fell Through Unguarded Loft Hatch

A roofing company was fined after a worker suffered serious injuries from a fall through an unprotected loft hatch, highlighting failures in work at h...
Regulatory News

Fri 8th May 2026

Tree Surgeon Injured After Mobile Lighting Tower Contact With Overhead Powerline

A prosecution followed a night time vegetation clearing incident where a mobile lighting tower contacted an overhead powerline, causing life threateni...
Regulatory News

Tue 5th May 2026

Construction Company And Director Sentenced After Worker Fell Through Stairwell Opening

A 26 year old labourer suffered serious injuries after falling through an unprotected stairwell opening during apartment block construction.
Regulatory News

Thu 2nd Apr 2026

Council Fined After Ride On Lawnmower Overturns Causing Serious Injury

Bassetlaw District Council was fined after an employee was seriously injured when a ride on lawnmower overturned while being used on a steep slope in...
Regulatory News

Wed 1st Apr 2026

Construction Firm Fined After Labourer Fell Through Inadequately Covered Ventilation Shaft

A construction firm was fined after a labourer died when he fell six floors through an unsafe ventilation shaft covering.
Regulatory News

Thu 19th Mar 2026

Waste Management Company Fined After Employee Falls From Compost Screening Machine

A green waste recycling company was fined after an employee suffered a broken leg when falling from a compost screening machine while clearing a block...
Regulatory News

Tue 17th Mar 2026

Bakery Company Fined After Fall From Pallet Box Causes Hip Fracture

A bakery employee suffered a hip fracture after falling from a large plastic pallet box while disposing of food waste into a skip.
Regulatory News

Tue 17th Mar 2026

Companies Fined After Cherry Picker Contact With Overhead Power Line Kills Worker

Two companies were fined after an employee was electrocuted when a cherry picker collided with an 11,000 volt overhead powerline at a Devon biogas sit...
Regulatory News

Fri 6th Mar 2026

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