Technical Summary
A domestic house builder in Sowerby Bridge was fined after a worker fell through an unprotected stairwell opening due to failed management of work at height. The practical takeaway is that stairwell covers must be secured or edge protection installed to prevent falls from height.
Original Reporting Excerpt
Father-of-one Joseph Tuck sustained serious spinal injuries that prevented him returning to a physical job. Simple measures to prevent a fall, including securing the stairwell cover or installing edge protection, were not in place. HSE identified multiple failures in the management of work at height. A domestic house builder in Sowerby Bridge was fined after […]
Source: HSE Press
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