Portal Power was fined 拢10,000 following accident in which employee fell 7m through roof light
The Health and Safety Executive has warned construction firms to protect workers from falls from height after a Rugby employer was fined 拢10,000 following an accident.
David Rose, of Portal Power, was fined at Rugby Magistrates court yesterday after 19-year-old employee Steven Edkins fell seven metres through a fragile roof light. Edkins was awarded an additional 拢4000 in compensation.
HSE investigating inspector Alex Nayar said: 鈥淓xperience shows that falls from height usually occur as a result of poor management rather than because of equipment failure. Companies need to realise the necessity of implementing appropriate safety measures to provide a safe working environment, preventing falls and avoiding injuries.鈥�
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