May 2012 Accidents at Work

Construction boss fined

The director of a Cardiff construction firm has been fined for failing to take measures to ensure his workers' safety while working at height.

A HSE inspector observed two employees standing on the outer edge of a partially-completed first storey structure. No edge protection was in place to prevent workers from falling outward from the beams or inwards through the partially-completed floor. There were also no scaffolds, bean bags or nets in place to offer protection.

HSE's investigation revealed the company did not have an on-site method statement for working at height and neither Mr Cartwright nor the site foreman had received adequate site manager safety training

The Director pleaded guilty to breaching Section 6 (3) of the Work at Height Regulations 1995. He was fined £4,000 and ordered to pay costs of £3,027.

Source www.hse.gov.uk

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