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H&S News November 2005
| Title | Comments | Publication |
| HSC consults on amended asbestos regulations and approved code of practice | HSC has published a consultative document on proposed amendments to its asbestos regulations and an AcoP, merging three sets of regulations into one. | HSC Press Release C026:05 3/11/05 |
| HSE publishes final monthly SPAD report. | The HSE has published its final monthly SPAD (Signals Passed at Danger) report prior to moving to quarterly reports, the first of which will be published 31/1/06. | HSE Press Release E145:05 1/11/05 |
| Government commitment for HSE's stress management standards | Lord Hunt gave full Government backing for the HSE Management Standards for work-related stress, at a conference arranged to mark National Stress Awareness Day™. | HSE Press Release E143:05 2/11/05 |
| HSE Science and Research Outlook. | Interactive on-line resource providing information on specific research projects on the impact of HSE's science and research portfolio across all industry sectors. | Internet: www.hsesro.com/ HSC Newsletter 2005 (163)Oct:2 |
| Westlife concert fireworks – company fined. | Rocket Pyrotechnics Ltd fined £6,000. Two injured during a fireworks display at the end of an open air concert. Class 4 fireworks toppled over and shot into the crowd. Not securely buried or staked. | HSC Newsletter 2005 (163)Oct:4 |
| European safety directives guide. | Updated HSE guide to proposed and current European H&S directives. | 'Euronews' HSC Newsletter 2005 (163)Oct:7-18 |
| Noise at work. | New revised leaflets following the introduction of the Control of Noise at Work Regs 2005. 'Noise at work' 'Protect your hearing' 'Controlling noise at work'. | INDG 362 Isbn 0-7176-6165-2 INDG363 Isbn 0-7176-6166-0 L108 Isbn 0-7176-6164-4 HSE Books HSC Newsletter 2005 (163)Oct:19 |
| Extra protection under DDA. | From 5/12/05 the Disability Discrimination Act will be extended to cover all cancer sufferers as well an anyone with MS or HIV infection. The Act will also apply to more people with mental illnesses. | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Bulletin 2005 34(10):2 |
| BP settles Texas failures for £12 million. | BP Products N America has agreed to pay > $21m as part settlement with OSHA following a US refinery explosion which killed 15 people and injured 170. | Health & Safety Bulletin 2005 (343):3 |
| Magistrates impose maximum fines after driver crushed. | Glebe Mines Ltd fined £25,000. Visiting driver killed between Caterpillar loading shovel and FLT whilst assisting when the FLT stuck in gravel. Poor segregation of pedestrians and vehicles. Visiting drivers not supplied with sufficient information. No suitable RA. | Health & Safety Bulletin 2005 (343):3 |
| TUC tells government to act on manslaughter promise. | The TUC's general council has agreed to increase the pressure on government to give time this session to introduce and enact the law on corporate manslaughter. | Internet: www.tuc.org.uk/congress Health & Safety Bulletin 2005 (343):4 |
| Topic-based inspection: it hasn't made things worse. | How the HSE's 'priorities-based' inspection system is working. (L Ponting) | Health & Safety Bulletin 2005 (343):6-8 |
| Look who's reporting. | How employers have responded to a challenge to report publicly on H&S. (H Fidderman) | Health & Safety Bulletin 2005 (343):9-15 |
| Face-to-face with hairdressers. | What the HSE might learn from hairdressers. Review of a study from King's College, London. (H Fidderman) | Health & Safety Bulletin 2005 (343):16-20 |
| HSE publishes final monthly SPAD report. | The HSE has published its final monthly SPAD (Signals Passed at Danger) report prior to moving to quarterly reports, the first of which will be published 31/1/06. | HSE Press Release E145:05 1/11/05 |
| HSC/E publishes Health and Safety Statistics for 2004/05. | The latest statistics on workplace safety, work related ill-health and enforcement action in GB. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/overall/hssh0405.pdf HSC Press Release C027:05 8/11/05 |
| Occupational health joins up government. | 'Health, Work and Well-being – Caring for our Future' is the new OH strategy launched by the Dept of Health, HSE and the Dept for Work & Pensions. | Internet: www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/dwp/2005/health_ and_wellbeing.pdf Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):6 |
| EU to decide on UK proposals to amend REACH chemical regs. | There will be a Nov meeting of the European Parliament on the EU's draft REACH regs after all 10 committees issued a position on the legislation. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):7 |
| Skull fracture sustained in fall through unguarded stairwell. | Bellway Homes fined £16,000. Bricklayer injured falling 2.7m though stairwell whilst pointing in partly constructed home. No stairs in situ, hole not covered and no guarding. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):15 |
| Construction giant ordered to pay £65,000. | MJ Gleeson Group fined £50,000. Quantity surveyor killed by reversing FLT. No proper traffic management system. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):15 |
| Asda fined for injuries to employees and customers. | Asda fined £22,000 for 2 incidents. Injured by 72 frozen chickens when an overloaded trolley collapsed during demonstration to a supervisor that it was unstable. Inadequate information, maintenance. No suitable RA. In 2nd incident, injured cleaning a refrigerated cabinet with a damp cloth. Live electric socket. Poor information and training. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):16 |
| Lift-shaft plunge costs hotel group. | Jarvis Hotels fined £44,000. Guest killed falling from underside of lift cage after it became stuck between floors and staff attempted rescue. No lift car apron fitted. No suitable RA. Poor staff training. Lift had a history of unreliability. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):18 |
| The impact of the Human Rights Act on deaths in the workplace. | The impact of a new Court of Appeal ruling may mean that workplace accidents resulting in a fatality will be subject to a full inquest even if there is a criminal trial. (M Appleby) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):21 |
| WISHful thinking. | Current legal framework and effective worker involvement. Considering a systems approach to worker involvement in S&H. (R Cooling) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):43-45 |
| Within these walls. | Productivity, performance and morale can be positively affected if the building in which staff work is designed and managed with occupants' needs in mind. (A Leaman) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):47-49 |
| The core of things. | Ensuring the H&S of those decommissioning the Windscale nuclear site. (G McMinn & A Spour) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):51-52 |
| Clear the air. | Overview of the sources of airborne contaminants, the hazards, the legislation available to protect staff and technology available to allow employers to comply with the law. (J Horsey) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):55-58 |
| Management account. | Requirements regarding the duty to manage asbestos under Reg 4 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regs 2002. (M Lopacki) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(11):60-62 |
| Scottish firms join forces to cut deaths. | RoSPA has launched the 'Scottish High Performers Challenge' where Scottish businesses with excellent H&S records are urged to join forces to help others. | Internet: www.rospa.com/occupationalsafety/scottish/ RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (Nov/Dec):3 |
| Improved safety at roadworks. | In 2005 four road workers were killed and 5 seriously injured on major roads. The Highways Agency is introducing new cones and convoy systems for drivers approaching roadworks. | Internet: www.high-ways.gov.uk RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (Nov/Dec):4 |
| Well@Work. | Managed by the British Heart Foundation, the £1.6m project is a programme to improve the health of employees. | Internet: www.bhf.org.uk/thinkfit RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (Nov/Dec):5 |
| The coming of age. | Retirement and why older workers are becoming too valuable to lose. (E Gates) | RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (Nov/Dec):10-11 |
| Saving lives online. | New online training tool for all NHS staff to help raise awareness of infection control. | Internet: www.dh.gov.uk/reducingmrsa RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (Nov/Dec):13 |
| Top ten 'compensation culture' myths knocked by TUC report. | A recent TUC report states that the UK is not in the grip of a US style compensation culture. | Internet: www.tuc.org.uk/extras/compensationmyth.doc RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (Nov/Dec):18 |
| HSE prosecutes Network Rail and Amey Rail. | HSE has announced that it will prosecute the two companies in connection with the partial derailment of a high speed train near Southall Station in 2002. | HSE Press Release E146:05 4/11/05 |
| HSE condemns bullying in the workplace. | The HSC/HSE have strongly condemned any form of workplace harassment or bullying and supported 'Ban Bullying at Work Day' on 7/11/05. | HSE Press Release E147:05 8/11/05 |
| HSC report shows progress on ill health but more needs to be done. | There was a reduction of 7% in fatal injuries to 220 compared to 236 in 03/04. Reported major injuries were down 2.2% to 30,213 and over 3 day injuries down by 8% to 120,346. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/overall/hssh0405.pdf HSC Press Release C028:05 8/11/05 |
| HSE issues warning on safe use of petrol after sentencing. | Following the death of an apprentice vehicle mechanic in an explosion at a garage, HSE and Sussex Police have warned garages about the importance of putting in place a safe system for handling and storing petrol. | HSE Press Release E020:05 11/3/05 (updated 8/11/05) |
| South Church Care Ltd | Fined £4,000 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Care home resident died trapped between dislodged cot sides on bed. No safe system of work. | HSE Prosecution Case F190000399 (24/8/05) |
| Rushlift Mechanical Handling Ltd | Fined £4,000 under EWR 1989. Injured after plugging a 3-phase FLT battery charger into a 415v socket. Incorrect wiring. Not competent, no training. | HSE Prosecution Case F190000475 (24/8/05) |
| Joseph Cook | Guilty under HASAWA 1974 s33. Conditional discharge. Driving an FLT which injured another person. | HSE Prosecution Case F160000455 (26/8/05) |
| John Butlin | Guilty under HASAWA 1974 s7. Case against individual employee FLT driver / supervisor. | HSE Prosecution Case F100000737 (1/9/05) |
| Star Plant Ltd | Fined £5,000 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Agency HGV driver injured whilst delivering a mini digger. Digger came off lorry ramp and toppled over. | HSE Prosecution Case F030000476 (5/9/05) |
| Mitie Cleaning (Midlands) Ltd | Fined £1,750 under PUWER 1998. Injured when ejected through rear window of a tractor/loader. Driver regularly carried fellow workers in the vehicle which was not suitable for carrying passengers. | HSE Prosecution Case F130000491 (5/9/05) |
| Vanguard (2001) Ltd | Fined £2,000 under MHSWR 1999 / CHSWR 1996. Injured falling 6m from roof of a Dalby shot blasting booth during dismantling of plant. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000475 (5/9/05) |
| New warning to fleet bosses over mobile phone use. | A recent DT survey found 1.5% of car drivers and 2.4% of lorry / van drivers still use hand-held mobile phones whilst at the wheel. Fleet bosses are warned to ensure they have clear road risk policies in place to manage the problem. | Dept of Transport Free leaflet Internet: www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/workmobiles.pdf RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):7 |
| Global workplace deaths vastly under-reported, says ILO. | New ILO report states 2.2m people die annually from work related accidents and disease and this may be an under-estimate due to poor reporting and coverage systems in many countries. | 'Decent work - safe work' RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):3 |
| Calls for ELI reform. | Manufacturers have called for a renewed drive to address deficiencies in the system of Employers' Liability Insurance believing fundamental weaknesses remain in the way the current system operates. | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):6 |
| Parting shots e-book. | A collection of the RoSPA 'Parting shots' articles published between 1996-2005 are now available online as a free to access e-book. | Internet: www.rospa.com/occupationalsafety/partingshots RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):6 |
| Hazardous waste consultation. | Government consultation on proposed changes to waste management licensing exemptions involving hazardous wastes from solvents and treated wood, to paint and medical waste. | Internet: www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/hazwaste/index.htm RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):7 |
| Fall prevention campaign. | HSE's 'Watch Your Step' campaign highlights simple, cost effective, practical measures employers and employees can take to minimise the risk of falls. | Internet: www.watchyourstep.hse.gov.uk RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):8 |
| Bullying amongst managers is rife say CMI. | A survey of 500 executives in the public and private sectors revealed many senior managers are victims of bullying and identified psychological intimidation as the biggest problem. | Chart Man Inst 'Bullying at work: the experience of managers' Internet: www.managers.org.uk/bullying RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):9 |
| Government to appoint occupational health director. | The Government has announced it will appoint an OH national director to work with ministers to build strategy. | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):10 |
| Too sick to work? | Does absenteeism exist – non-genuine sickness absence. (E Gates) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):14-18 |
| On patrol. | H&S issues of a police traffic officer - high speed driving, chemical spills and manual handling. (P Heslop) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):20-23 |
| Maintaining your health. | The sources of funding and maintaining the NHS. (N Cook) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):26-30 |
| Buried services. | Safety checks required prior to excavation work near buried services such as electricity cables and natural gas pipes. (P Ellis) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):34-37 |
| Sharing accident experiences. | The changes required to enable organisations to gain more from the investigation of work related accidents and incidents. (R Bibbings) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(11):50-51 |
| ODPM to appoint chief fire and rescue adviser. | The ODPM has announced it will appoint a chief fire and rescue adviser to provide professional advice to the government from 2007. | Fire Prevention 2005 398 (Nov):3 |
| ODPM figures show rise in firefighter injuries. | Injuries to firefighters increased by 5% according to the ODPM statistics on operational issues for fire services in England and Wales for 2003/04. | Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Internet: www.odpm.gov.uk/firestatistics Fire Prevention 2005 398 (Nov):3 |
| London pride. | London Fire Brigade's response to the London bombings of 7 July 2005. (R Dobson) | Fire Prevention 2005 398 (Nov):26-27 |
| Storm warning. | Recommendations for emergency responders following a review of the Carlisle floods in Jan 2005. (R Gilby) | Internet: www.ukresilience.info/carlislesummary.pdf Fire Prevention 2005 398 (Nov):32-35 |
| Flood control. | Lessons for emergency planners and responders following a large scale flooding exercise. (P Young) | Internet: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/tritonreport Fire Prevention 2005 398 (Nov):36-37 |
| Clean and tidy. | The remit of Government's new Decontamination Service. (R Bettley-Smith) | Fire Prevention 2005 398 (Nov):42-43 |
| Documentary evidence. | Restoring key documents damaged by fire or water can affect company survival following a major fire or flood. (G Thorburn) | Fire Prevention 2005 398 (Nov):54-55 |
| Survival kit. | Steps companies should take to safeguard survival in the event of fire. (A Shiner) | Fire Prevention 2005 398 (Nov):56-57 |
| HSC chair saddened by untimely death of George Brumwell. | Speaking at a London Conf, Bill Callaghan, Chairman of HSC informed colleagues of the death of G Brumwell, H&S Commissioner 1998 –2004 and former Gen Sec of UCATT. | HSC Press Release C029:05 9/11/05 |
| Warehouse prosecution highlights important safety issues. | Following a serious injury to a warehouse worker the HSE has warned there are a number of safety issues in warehouse and commercial storage. These include supervision of inexperienced workers, planning work at height and ensuring safety procedures are maintained. | HSE Press Release E148:05 14/11/05 |
| Revamped RSI database aims to reduce repetitive strain injuries. | The work related upper limb disorder (WRULD) database provides judgement details including the factors Courts considered important, the degree of care exercised by employers and the amount of damages awarded. | Internet: www.humanetechnology.co.uk/registered/intro.php HSE Press Release E144:05 14/11/05 |
| School caving trip death – HSE statement. | After the death of Joseph Lister during a school caving trip to Yorkshire, Justin McCracken, HSE offered sympathy to the family and reminded those who organise adventurous activities that serious incidents were very rare. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/schooltrips HSE Press Release E152:05 16/11/05 |
| Andrew Mark Payne | Fined £2,500 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Three s37 cases. Director of Atmostherm Systems Ltd. | HSE Prosecution Case F160000451 (6/9/05) |
| TGL (UK) Ltd | Fined £5,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Two injured falling from mobile elevated work platform whilst installing a fire detection system. MEWP toppled over when driven onto wood placed across an excavation. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000584 (7/9/05) |
| Pitts Electrical Ltd | Fined £3,500 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Two subcontractors injured falling from mobile elevated work platform whilst installing a fire detection system. MEWP toppled over when driven onto wood placed across an excavation. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000585 (7/9/05) |
| Chubb Fire Ltd | Fined £3,500 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Two injured falling from mobile elevated work platform whilst installing a fire detection system. MEWP toppled over when driven onto wood placed across an excavation. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000586 (7/9/05) |
| RMC Aggregates (Eastern Counties) Ltd | Fined £60,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2 & s3. Contractor injured whilst working on a Powerscreen. | HSE Prosecution Case F070000498 (8/9/05) |
| Flowstone | Fined £7,500 under HASAWA 1974 s2 / ELCIR 1998. Overcome with CO whilst operating a petrol driven floor planing machine in a confined space. No safe system/place of work. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000538 (8/9/05) |
| Evenort Ltd | Fined £1,000 under PUWER 1998. During inspection, interlock on Leadwell CNC lathe defeated. Previous Enforcement / Improvement Notices regarding interlocks to CNC machines. | HSE Prosecution Case F140000393 (9/9/05) |
| Hobart Paving Co Ltd | Fined £6,000 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Three children injured by falling materials which were knocked over by FLT during repaving work. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000695 (9/9/05) |
| New pilot for large organisations. | The Large Organisation Pilot Project (LOPP) is aimed at improving H&S in large firms by developing closer partnerships with the HSE and LAs. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/press/2005/e05128.htm Safety Management 2005 (Nov):5 |
| CPS rules out manslaughter charges over Potters Bar. | The CPS has advised there is no realistic prospect of a conviction for gross negligence manslaughter against any individual or corporation. | Safety Management 2005 (Nov):3 |
| European Agency publishes noise at work mag. | As part of European Safety Week, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has published a magazine featuring articles from the EU on a range of noise related topics. | Internet: http://agency.osha.eu.int/publications/magazine/ Safety Management 2005 (Nov):4 |
| Smoking to be banned in Northern Ireland workplaces. | The Government has announced there will be a smoking ban in workplaces and enclosed public spaces in NI from April 2007. | Safety Management 2005 (Nov):5 |
| Sound advice on the new noise regs. | The Control of Noise at Work Regs come into force in April 2006 and the recent 'Sound Off' Conf was used to launch the accompanying guidance and explain its intended interpretation. | Safety Management 2005 (Nov):6-7 |
| On the right track – Cubic squares up to safety challenge. | Cubic Transportation is responsible for installation and maintenance of ticket barriers on rail networks. No work is undertaken until safety procedures are checked. | Safety Management 2005 (Nov):16-18 |
| Man breaks ankle in lift truck accident. | Dudson Ltd fined £10,000. Warehouseman injured falling 5' from FLT forks whilst being lowered from a container. Common practice as mobile steps had not been transferred from another depot. | Safety Management 2005 (Nov):25 |
| Worker falls 15 feet into pit of hot slag. | Asphasteel Ltd fined £12,500. Furnace-man injured falling 15' whilst cleaning a furnace tap hole when safety gate he was leaning on gave way. Gate not properly constructed. No proper monitoring and maintenance procedures. | Safety Management 2005 (Nov):26 |
| Respiratory protection. | Respiratory hazards and an overview of the regulations. Types of RPE available and a guide to appropriate selection. (J Partridge) | Safety Management 2005 (Nov):29-30,32,34,36-37 |
| Respiratory protection. (Advances in particulate filter protection.) | Particulate powered air respirators are designed to protect against the respiratory hazards of dusts, mists, fumes, bacteria and viruses. (B Gaskell) | Safety Management 2005 (Nov):38-39 |
| Protection of eyes at work. | The types of eye safety available and the hazards they protect against. (R Longhurst) | Safety Management 2005 (Nov):41-42 |
| More top firms reporting on safety. | A new report shows a rise of 40% in the number of firms publicly reporting on H&S issues in 2000-04. | RR388 Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr388.htm Safety Management 2005 (Nov):45 |
| Updates to HSE website. | The HSE has updated its website to include more information on human factors and workplace temperature – new pages on controlling the temp of work premises. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/humanfactors/index.htm and www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/thermal/index.htm Safety Management 2005 (Nov):46 |
| New offshore safety case regulations laid before parliament. | The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regs 2005 will come into force on 6/4/06 and reflect changes in the offshore oil and gas industry since 1993. | SI 2005/3117 Internet: www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20053117.htm HSE Press Release E153:05 18/11/05 |
| WSA challenge fund third round opens for business. | HSC's Chairman announced the 3rd round of Workers' Safety Adviser Challenge Fund, a grant scheme launched 2003 to increase worker involvement. | Applic forms. Internet: www.wsa-cf.org/ HSC Press Release C030:05 18/11/05 |
| Construction company fined for roadworker death. | Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd fined £60,000. Worker killed by HGV whilst operating a 'stop-go' board to control traffic flow at road works. | HSE Press Release E153:05 18/11/05 |
| New qualifications to help reduce accidents and ill health on farms. | The QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) has recognised new vocational qualifications for H&S in the farming industry. | Lantra Awards Tel:024-7641-9703 or NPTC Tel:024-7685-7300 HSE Press Release E154:05 21/11/05 |
| Statement of nuclear incidents at nuclear installations. | There were no incidents in the period 1/7/05-30/9/05. | Nuclear Safety Directorate HSE Press Release E156:05 26/11/05 |
| Smart Coatings Ltd | Fined £9,000 under COSHH 2002. Employees exposed to coating powders. Poor control measures and no suitable and sufficient COSHH assessment. LEV not tested. | HSE Prosecution Case F190000465 (13/9/05) |
| Mr Mike Thom | Fined £1,500 under HASAWA 1974 s37. Employees exposed to coating powders. Poor control measures and no suitable and sufficient COSHH assessment. LEV not tested. MD of company. | HSE Prosecution Case F190000466 (13/9/05) |
| MW White Ltd | Fined £30,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Worker killed clearing blockage in paper shredding machine when machine started. No isolation or safe system of work. Poor instruction, training and supervision. | HSE Prosecution Case F070000494 (15/9/05) |
| SP Fabrications (Ollerton) Ltd | Fined £3,300 under WHSWR 1992. Injured falling >2m from a structure being fabricated. Inadequate fall prevention. | HSE Prosecution Case F130000492 (15/9/05) |
| Swintex Ltd | Fined £1,000 under PUWER 1998. Injured whilst using an unguarded CNC milling machine when glove became entangled. | HSE Prosecution Case F160000460 (15/9/05) |
| HS Roofing Ltd | Fined £3,000 under HASAWA 1974 s3. 60 year old roofer injured falling through roof light aperture during 1st week of employment. Inadequate precautions. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000559 (15/9/05) |
| Argee Builders | Fined £3,000 under HASAWA 1974 s3. 60 year old roofer injured falling through roof light aperture during 1st week of employment with sub contractor. Inadequate precautions. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000560 (15/9/05) |
| H McIntyre & Sons Ltd | Fined £3,000 under CHSWR 1996. Unsafe use of scaffolding during roofing work. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000661 (15/9/05) |
| Rok Ltd | Fined £1,500 under HASAWA 1974 s2 / CHSWR 1996 / PUWER 1998. Injured falling 8m from ladders when they broke. No RA or training. Ladder not properly inspected since purchase. No records. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000678 (16/9/05) |
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