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Wigton, Cumbria · Warrington Magistrates' Court
A worker collapsed in a pump room after being exposed to hydrogen sulphide gas that had built up in the site's drainage system. A delivery driver who went to help was also overcome by the gas.
Injuries: fatal
Section 2(1) and Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
“This tragic case shows the importance of conducting a thorough and robust risk assessment to ensure that all risks are properly identified and managed.”
Sites with drainage systems that can accumulate hydrogen sulphide need a specific gas risk assessment and monitoring before anyone enters confined or low-lying areas.
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