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Derby, Derbyshire · Birmingham Magistrates' Court
A worker fell over 30 feet from a mobile elevating work platform basket while attempting to abseil down after the machine malfunctioned. No ground personnel were available to lower the platform safely and no rescue plan was in place.
Injuries: life-altering back injuries
HSWA 1974 s2(1) (company); HSWA 1974 s37(1) (director)
“This incident could have been avoided if AP Tree Specialists Ltd had planned the work at height with suitable risk assessments and a rescue plan.”
Work at height involving MEWPs must have a written rescue plan and trained ground personnel in place before work starts.
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