Construction industry reminded to plan properly for work at height

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Construction industry reminded to plan properly for work at height The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a reminder to construction companies to ensure that work conducted at height is properly planned.

Employers are required to ensure that workers' safety is assured as far as possible under section two of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

The inspectorate's warning came following the prosecution of a Kent company after the death of a labourer who fell 17 metres, sustaining fatal injuries.

John Underwood, an HSE inspector involved in the case, commented: "This was a wholly avoidable incident which led to unnecessary loss of life. I hope this case and the fine imposed will serve as a lesson to scaffold builders."

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 states that any area where there is a danger of being struck by a falling object should be clearly marked with safety signs.

It may also be advisable to provide workers on site with safety helmets as well.
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