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Islington, London · Southwark Crown Court
A worker fell approximately 1.65 metres from a stepladder while using a gas-powered nail gun during formwork construction for a staircase, as part of a property renovation project. HSE found the company had failed to implement a safe system of work for working at height during the construction of the staircase, with wider failings (inadequate edge protection, incorrectly assembled tower scaffolds, staircases without edge protection and uncontrolled use of ladders) continuing after a Prohibition Notice for unsafe work at height had been served on an earlier visit.
Injuries: Crush injuries to both elbows requiring several surgeries, a fractured forearm, dislocated wrists, and injuries to his right leg and left knee.
Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
“The risks associated with working at height are well known, and this incident could have easily been prevented.”
Even short falls from stepladders can cause serious injury; task-appropriate access equipment and supervision are essential.
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