Collapsing crane kills worker

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Collapsing crane kills worker The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to start making preliminary inquiries into possible breaches of safety regulations after a worker was killed by a collapsing crane.

Despite the efforts of his co-workers and paramedics, the man was pronounced dead on the scene after the hoist fell and trapped him under the debris.

The equipment - which had been used to move boats - was in the process of being dismantled at a marina near Milton Keynes when the incident occurred.

Police cordoned off the site and representatives of the HSE were also there to help ascertain the cause of the incident.

To ensure that workers are protected as much as possible, employers should provide adequate personal protective equipment such as safety gloves and safety helmets.

In related news, a Flintshire firm was recently fined £8,000 after a 60-tonne crane fell over, prompting the HSE to issue a warning about ensuring machines are properly situated on firm ground to other crane hire companies.
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