The injured worked had been constructing a scaffold
when he fell.
Precisely how far or why he fell remains unclear,
but a HSE investigation identified a number of defects with the scaffolding at
the site, including missing hand rails and incomplete scaffold platforms. Evidence
of deficient working practices and a negligent safety culture within the
company were also found.
Prohibition Notices had previously been served on this
particular firm and on individual employees for unsafe working practices, but
the poor attitude to safety in the organisation continued.
After the hearing HSE inspector Melvyn Stancliffe
said:
"HSE and the scaffolding industry have worked
together to produce easy to follow guidance to help contractors ensure their
scaffolding is safe. So there is no excuse for compromising safety – as was
clearly the case here.”
"HSE takes firm action against individuals and
contractors who ignore their health and safety obligations. It is essential
that contractors and contract managers equip themselves with the necessary
information and guidance material and apply it every time a scaffold is
built."
Scaffolding can become extremely dangerous if it is
not constructed properly. It is important that an experienced and fully trained
person erects scaffolding as incorrect construction is a common cause of
scaffolding collapsing. It is also important that all of the correct parts and
components are used.
If you or a member
of your family has been involved in an accident which has resulted in you
sustaining injury and would like a free and confidential discussion with one of
our specialised Solicitors, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0800 389
1978 or visit our website at www.forsterdean.co.uk. You can
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Mofozzul Hussain
LLB (Hons)
Office Manager (Birkenhead) and Personal Injury Solicitor
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