Keywords: Fines, communication, scaffolding, edge protection, breaching, CDM,

Death tied to communication failure

Prosecutions and Claims |
01.06.2007

Lack of cooperation and communication on a building project has led to fines of £68 000 for three companies and two individuals after a scaffolding labourer died when he fell through a fragile rooflight. HSE acting principal inspector Ian Connor said: "It wasn't wilful or deliberate; p ...

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