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A business park operator has been fined £13,000 following a serious fall from height that left a man with a fractured skull and collapsed lung. The worker tripped and fell almost four metres through an unprotected skylight while conducting roof repairs.
A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation showed his employer had not properly planned, risk assessed, or managed the work. The company was fined £13,000 and ordered to pay £2,666 costs.
Minimise fall-from-height risks in your workplace
According to HSE statistics, a quarter of workplace fatalities between 2017 and 2022 resulted from falls. Suitable and sufficient work-at-height risk assessments help you avoid accidents and fatalities.
- Evaluate your branch in detail, reviewing where work at height happens and the unique risks within each area
- Pay particular attention to racking, mezzanines, retail shelving spaces, and vehicle access points
- Consider environmental fall hazards, such as slippery surfaces, poor lighting, and space restrictions
- Ensure team members can get safely to and from where they work at height
- Ensure team members are protected from falling objects
- Ensure team members are trained on equipment use and safe working practices
Last updated
August 28, 2023
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