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Death at work following fall from height - 28-04-2008 | The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reiterated its warning to companies that they must control the risks from falls in the workplace. This follows the Court of Appeal's decision to turn down a company's appeal after they were fined £260,000 and ordered to pay £80,000 by Nottingham Crown Court in October 2007, after an employee died after he fell during construction work at Bilsthorpe.
F J Chalcroft (Construction) Ltd of Hamlin Way, The Narrows, Kings Lynn, Norfolk were ordered to pay these fines and costs after pleading guilty to breaching Section 2 (1) and 3 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. They then appealed against the decision.
The incident involved Daniel Askew, aged 22, from Capel Iwan, Pembrokeshire, who died when he fell ten metres after leaning on an unsecured handrail on the mezzanine area of a cold store under construction at the premises of Phil Hanley Ltd, on the Belle Eau Industrial Park, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire in November 2003.
Speaking from outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, HSE Head of Operations - Construction (Midlands), Rosi Edwards said: "The decision on whether to reduce fines and costs (or not) is a decision for the court, however we welcome todays decision as it serves as a strong reminder to the construction industry. This was a tragic accident which resulted in the death of young man with his life ahead of him, causing great grief to his family.
"Falls from height remain the most common kind of accident causing fatal injuries. Latest figures show that 23 workers died in the construction industry from a fall from height in 2006/07, with 987 employees suffering a major injury. Only last month HSE completed an inspection initiative targeting falls and trips in the refurbishment sector where inspectors focused particularly on prevention of falls and site good order. Over 1100 sites were visited nationally and nearly 400 enforcement notices served. In the East Midlands,work was stopped on 18 sites due to unacceptable safety standards which can, and do, put workers lives at risk."
"Companies involved in building, refurbishment or maintenance should ensure that the work is planned properly and sensible measures taken so that workers are not exposed to unnecessary risk.
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