Tag Archives: ladders

COMPANY FINED £50,000 AFTER VEHICLE STRUCK AN OVERHEAD POWER CABLE

Construction Safety Posted on by

A stone merchant has been fined for safety breaches after a vehicle made contact with an uninsulated overhead electric power line. The court heard that in July 2018, a wagon delivering materials to the company’s ready-mix plant was directed to … Continue reading →

Preventing unauthorised access onto scaffolding and other work platforms

Construction Safety Posted on by

Issue Date: 11/07/2018 Introduction Scaffolding on all construction sites, but especially in residential areas, can seem like an inviting playground for children – who do not have the ability to perceive danger in the same way as adults.  Clients and … Continue reading →