A round up of some recent HSE prosecutions and enforcement action in the construction sector and links to relevant advice.
Fragile roofs
21/09/16: Somerset manufacturer prosecuted for workers death
Further information
Free leaflet – Fragile roofs
Busy Builder leaflet –Fragile roofs: What you need to know as a busy builder, contractor or maintenance worker
Busy Builder leaflet – Fragile roofs: What you need to know as a building owner, user or managing agent
Roofwork/Working at height
30/08/16: Conservatory roof manufacturer fined after workers fall
01/09/16: Construction firm in court after worker fractures spine in roof fall
16/09/16: Two scaffolders receive suspended prison sentence following workers death
Further information
Busy Builder leaflet – Construction Phase Plan
Construction Safety Topic – Assessing all work at height
Construction Safety Topic – Working at height
Traffic management on site
16/09/16: Construction company fined £800,000 after worker injured
Further information
Construction Safety Topic – Traffic management on site