Working at Height
2022_10 – Construction Fatality (No. 7 of 2022)
Sadly, there were 7 fatalities recorded for construction activity in 2022, with the most recent occurring on 13th December. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP
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Sadly, we have received notification of the 6th workplace fatality recorded against construction for 2022. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP.
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The deceased was working at height fitting sheeting to a roof when he fell to the concrete floor below.
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 study2022/04 – Construction Fatality (No.3 of 2022)
Sadly, we have news of a third workplace fatality in construction for 2022. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP.
See case study2022/02 – Construction Fatality (No.1 of 2022)
We lament news of the first confirmed workplace fatality in construction for 2022. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP.
See case study2022/01 – Torch-on Roofing
Accidents involving gas cylinders and work at height can cause serious injury and even death. There are a number of health and safety considerations involving torch-on roofing.
See case study2021/14 – Construction Fatality (No.8 of 2021)
We lament news of a recent workplace fatality in construction for 2021. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP.
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We lament news of a recent workplace fatality in construction for 2021. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP.
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We lament news of a recent workplace fatality in construction for 2021. This is the 6th confirmed fatality for the sector year to date. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP.
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