Scaffolding collapse injuring a member of the public could have been avoided
Two North East companies have today (16th March 2011) been fined after a member of the public was seriously injured when scaffolding collapsed during high winds.
After the case, HSE Principal Inspector Rob Hirst said:
"This incident could, and should, have been prevented. The lady was seriously injured and was lucky not to be killed as a result of this incident. And things could have been even worse had the scaffolding collapsed when workers were using it."
"I would urge all those involved in the supply and use of temporary work platforms such as scaffolding, to ensure that they are erected by competent persons and are subject to inspection before work starts and then at least every seven days or following alteration or effects of adverse weather."
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Scaffold Inspection CZYZ03X
- Duration: 1 day
- candidates: 3 max
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- Duration: 1 day
- candidates: 9 max
