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Woman suffers serious head injuries after high winds move metal fencing  

Firm fined for continuing unsafe working despite repeated HSE warnings

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Two workers affected during work on new Avonmouth recycling plant project

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Boss of roofing contractors fined after worker seriously injured in fall

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Prosecutions and enforcement notices weekly update and analysis

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Contractor fined after pedestrian run over by dumper during site road build

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Prosecution highlights roof space risk to electricians and other trades

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Unsafe working practices and failure to take action lands hire company in court

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Coroner hears of devastation experienced by engineer over his role in death

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Principal contractor and contractor prosecuted over unsafe materials handling 

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Major players share benefit of involvement and leadership at free seminar

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Fall of roofer exposed failure to plan and manage work effectively

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Lunchtime domed rooflight ’seat’ identified in earlier risk assessment 

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Major plant body now posts safety updates on Twitter  

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Fatality exposes landlord failure to make adequate safety enquiries of builder

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Catastrophic event avoided multiple fatalities by ‘pure chance’

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Prosecutions and enforcement notices weekly update and analysis

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Latest HSE monthly records reveal four deaths during January 

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Groundworker almost loses foot after being run over by fork lift truck 

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Project not overseen by someone with appropriate knowledge and experience 

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Defendant ignored clear warnings of the presence of asbestos in building

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SCOSS and CROSS newsletter highlights car parks, columns and self-certification

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Contractor fined over falling wall during poorly planned and managed demolition

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Working at height remains centre stage for Access Industry Forum (AIF) at Expo

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Inquest hears how ‘safety gone mad’ debate delayed erection of railings  

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Rebar supplier failed to secure platform which fell on workman below

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Guidance on approach to be followed in considering if employer has complied

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Revised portable appliance testing guide aims to cut £30m off business costs

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Prosecutions and enforcement notices weekly update and analysis

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US working at height campaign provides insight into approach and guidance

Three short leaflets issued covering excavation, electricity and basement safety

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Scaffold collapse on Portsmouth hotel refurb project crushes six parked cars

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Trades unions to mark International Workers Memorial Day on 28th April

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Operator warned of risk which claimed life of visitor to major attraction

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Prosecution follows fall which leaves self-employed joiner paralysed 

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Contractor fined for ignoring warnings and ‘appalling’ project management 

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Paucity of prosecutions reflects lack of police investigative powers for CMCH

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Prosecutions and enforcement notices weekly update and analysis

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Highways maintenance industry body publishes ‘Breaking New Ground’ DVD

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Builder prosecuted after air handling unit fell during lifting operation

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