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Fulham, London · Westminster Magistrates' Court
On 10 November 2023 a worker fell through an unprotected roof light while passing materials during refurbishment work at a domestic property in Fulham. The company had failed to implement protective measures such as scaffolding, guard rails, crash decks or harness systems.
Injuries: Life-changing injuries sustained after falling onto a concrete floor below.
Regulation 6(3) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005
“This was a wholly avoidable incident that resulted in a worker suffering life-changing injuries.”
Work near an open or unprotected roof light needs scaffolding, guard rails, an internal crash deck or harness systems in place before work starts.
The machines, packs and quizzes that fit this kind of site.