Machinery & Equipment
2024/01 – Finger Injury with a concrete chute
IP sustained a broken finger when impacted by a concrete chute.
See case study2022/07 – Construction Fatality (No. 4 of 2022)
The deceased was operating a slipform kerbing machine when it overturned on uneven ground, and he became trapped underneath. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
See case study2022/05 – Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs): Failure to detect mechanical failure in drive units leading to uncontrolled fall of platforms
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently alerted industry to a serious technical fault identified with mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs), used widely in construction projects for work on tall buildings.
See case study2022/03 – Construction Fatality (No.2 of 2022)
Sadly, we have a 2nd confirmed workplace fatality in construction for 2022. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP.
See case study2021/11 – Construction Fatality (No.5 of 2021)
We lament news of a recent workplace fatality in construction for 2021. This is the fifth confirmed fatality for the sector year to date. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP.
See case study2021/10 – Compressed Air Injection Injury
An operative on a project received a compressed air injury to the palm of his hand from a paint sprayer. The IP was involved in the assembly and spray painting of site permit booths.
See case study2021/09 – Construction Fatality (No.4 of 2021)
We lament confirmation of the fourth reported fatality in construction for 2021.
See case study2021/08 – Driving in Summer
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is reminding road users, particularly drivers, to be aware of the dangers posed by ‘sun glare’ during the summer months. Sun glare can result in drivers being temporarily dazzled or blinded by the intensity and brightness of the sun.
See case study2021/06 – Mag Drill Learnings
A collaborative review of incidents and near-miss accidents involving Mag Drills highlights some lessons learned.
See case study2021/05 – Peri Panel Failure During Lifting
A Peri shutter panel was being lifted by a tower crane to form a perimeter retaining wall. As the panel was being lowered to its final position (approximately 9 feet above ground level), the Peri Ply element came away from the structural element of the shutter panel frame and landed to the ground.
See case study