Polski Dzial Scaffolding firm in court after worker injured in fall
A scaffolding firm has been fined after a painter and decorator was injured when he fell through an unprotected ladder opening on scaffolding at a block of flats in Hemel Hempstead. The 48-year-old suffered a fractured arm and dislocated shoulder as a result of the incident. The court heard that whilst erecting the scaffolding, the […]
Consultation launched on NHS compensation claims
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on plans to reform the system of NHS compensation claims by introducing a no-fault compensation scheme in Scotland. The change would mean patients who have suffered loss, injury or damage as a result of healthcare treatment could be compensated without having to resort to court action. The proposed […]
Steel beam falls and fatally injures worker
A specialist crane supplier has been fined £180,000 after a worker was killed when a large steel beam fell on him at an incinerator in Slough, Berkshire. Colin Dickson, 38, of Motherwell, died when the temporary suspension points on a suspended beam he was under failed. The 1.4 tonne beam fell five metres onto Mr […]