A worker fell 5 metres in the incident, which occurred following theinstallation of a rooflight frame. He stepped from the roof onto the platform, at which point a board broke, causing him to fall to the ground below. As a result, the worker suffered fractures to his back and ribs. HSE's investigation found that the company had failed to adequately plan the work at height and failed to provide suitable work equipment to enable the work to be carried out safely. They were fined 12,000. Read this press releasefor more details on the incident. Make sure you take the necessary precautions and see ourworking at height websitefor guidance onhow you can protect workers.  You must carry out an individual risk assessment for pregnant workers and new mothers. Thisindividual risk assessmentcovers a workers specific needs, when they inform you in writing that they: - are pregnant
- have given birth in the last 6 months, or
- are breastfeeding
Ourwebsite guidance provides advice for employerson talking to workers, and protecting them from common risks like working at height and lifting heavy loads. There is dedicated advice for workers themselves. We also have a videowith practical advice on how to keep pregnant workers and new mothers safe. |
HSE training courses are delivered by experts to help organisations comply with the law and keep workforces healthy and safe. Find out more about HSE's training and events. Upcoming courses and events include: Come and workfor HSE and help to protect lives and livelihoods. We currently have a wide range of vacancies.These include: | 
