http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Concrete-firm-director-ignored-warnings-prior-to-fatal-fall Directors of the concrete structures company have been prosecuted after a scaffolder died when he fell whilst dismantling a scaffold platform on a major Swansea construction project in 2008. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:46:45 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/PC-and-contractor-prosecuted-despite-both-businesses-folding C J Deighton & Co Ltd and Julian Chard Carpentry Ltd have been prosecuted after a labourer suffered multiple injuries in a fall from unguarded scaffolding during construction of timber frames on a Wiltshire project in March 2012. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:51:36 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Fragile-roof-replacement-project-lacked-planning Aston Roofing North West Ltd has been fined after roofwork was undertaken without precautions which created serious risk of injury at a Flintshire project in November 2012. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:53:52 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Concrete-firm-director-ignored-warnings-prior-to-fatal-fall Carillion Construction Ltd, Febray Ltd and Michael Febrey director of the concrete structures company have been prosecuted after a scaffolder died when he fell whilst dismantling a scaffold platform on a major Swansea construction project in 2008. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:06:04 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Worker-fell-through-pig-shed-roof-after-firm-ignored-safety-warnings A York firm that fits solar panels has been prosecuted after an employee fell four metres through the fragile roof of a pig shed at an East Yorkshire farm. Fri, 10 May 2013 14:07:16 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Young-child-rescued-after-he-used-ladder-to-access-hotel-roof It has been reported by ITV (7 May) that a toddler has been rescued after climbing onto a hotel roof in Oxfordshire. The toddler is said to have used a ladder to get to the roof at the Tree Hotel in Iffley. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:40 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Roofing-company-in-court-for-ignoring-safety-risks A roofing company has been fined for exposing workers to serious risk of injury at a site in Deeside, Flintshire. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:09:52 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/2013-AIF-Knowledge-Base:-Driving-forward-the-working-at-height-agenda May 14-16 at Birmingham?s NEC ? the Access Industry Forum (AIF) will again be sponsoring the Working at Height Knowledge Base and InformationCentre at the Safety & Health Expo (SHE 2013). Thu, 09 May 2013 14:30:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Tributes-paid-to-Deeside-man-who-died-after-falling-from-ladder-at-Llandudno- Tributes have been paid to a Deeside roofer who died after falling from a ladder. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:39:46 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Fatality:-fall-from-ladder Roofer died during roofline operations on domestic property Thu, 09 May 2013 10:24:44 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/HSE-enforcement-weekly-update-8th-May-2013 Prosecutions and enforcement included: failure to supervise work at height and notice issues concerning work at height. Thu, 09 May 2013 10:48:12 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/HSE-commissioned-research-questions-of-MEWP-entrapment-risk HSE has carried out a programme of research projects focused on MEWPs in order to provide a better understanding of some of the issues involved and to help work towards their improved and safer design and operation. Wed, 08 May 2013 08:56:12 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Man-injured-after-falling-through-scaffolding-trap-door A man has fallen through a ladder trap door from the third lift of scaffolding near Newton Abbot, Devon. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:26:38 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Window-cleaner-falls-from-Surfers-highrise A window cleaner was left dangling after he tumbled down the side of a Surfers Paradise apartment building this morning. Fri, 03 May 2013 13:21:52 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/New-research-on-Mobile-Elevated-Work-Platforms HSE has published Research Report 961 Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) incident analysis 2013 prepared by the Health and Safety Laboratory for HSE. Thu, 02 May 2013 17:20:58 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-pleased-to-be-sponsoring-Eccleshall-in-Bloom-2013 We are happy to announce that we will be sponsors of Eccleshall in Bloom this summer. Wed, 01 May 2013 17:16:31 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/HSE-enforcement-weekly-update-1st-May-2013 The latest records of enforcement notices issued and prosecutions taken by HSE Construction Division during the period 18/02/2013 ? 24/02/2013 were added to the HSE register on 1st May 2013. Thu, 02 May 2013 11:46:50 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-nominated-for-Volunteer-Staffordshire-Award-2013 Total Access were recently nominated for a Volunteer Staffordshire Award. Wed, 01 May 2013 16:57:43 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Incident:-Scaffold-collapse Pavement scaffold struck by HGV left in precarious position. Wed, 01 May 2013 11:06:45 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Appeal-by-builder-fails-to-overturn-huge-fine It has been reported that the Appeal Court has upheld the £450,000 fine imposed on Watkin Jones and Son Ltd following the death of a labourer who fell through a roof within ten minutes of starting his new job. Wed, 01 May 2013 11:12:58 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/CD251-A-consultation-on-proposed-new-guidance-on-the-Health-and-Safety-First-Aid-Regulations-1981 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) consulted late last year on proposals to amend the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 (the 1981 Regulations). Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:03:26 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Latest-edition-of-Construction-Infonet---APRIL-2013 Construction Infonet is a free eBulletin from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to provide a regular update on health and safety issues for all in the construction industry. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:06:13 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Product-Recall--ZIGZAG-Petzl-mechanical-Prusik-for-arborists Petzl issue PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE: Petzl ZIGZAG mechanical prusik for arborists dated 24th April 2013 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:46:23 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Smartphone-technology-helps-safety-while-working-at-height- Powered-access rental company Nationwide Platforms is using Quick Response (QR) code technology on the bases of most of its fleet of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) so that users can quickly and directly access crucial information on lowering them in an emergency. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:48:34 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Gloucester-manufacturer-in-court-for-worker-fall A Gloucester electrical products manufacturer has been fined for breaking safety legislation after an employee was injured in a fall at work. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:15:10 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Petzl-issue-update-safety-alert-notice-dated-19th-April-2013---regarding-Petzl-ZIGZAG This notice is additional to the notice dated 15th April 2013 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:58:40 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Changes-to-IRATA-International-code-of-practice-for-industrial-rope-access Information on the 2013 edition of the IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:53:19 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Petzl-issue-additional-safety-information- Petzl issue additional safety information: Petzl ZIGZAG mechanical prusik for arborists dated 15th April 2013 after an accidental fall. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:47:13 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Workman-cheats-death-in-7m-rooflight-fall A roofwork sole trader has been fined after an employee suffered major injuries when he fell through a fragile rooflight during re-cladding operations on a Nuneaton Industrial Estate in July 2010. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:20:15 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/HSE-investigation-into-scissor-lift-accident-highlights-importance-of-training-and-familiarisation IPAF welcomes the conclusions and recommendations of the comprehensive and far-reaching HSE investigation into a fatal accident involving a scissor lift, which highlights the need for suitable management and operator training in the safe use of MEWPs. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:25:51 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Company-fined-for-workers-injuries A self-employed roofer has been fined after an employee suffered major injuries falling through a skylight at a Nuneaton industrial estate. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:47:56 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Foundry-firm-fined-after-workers-narrow-escape A West Midlands? iron foundry has been fined after an employee narrowly escaped falling into a stream of molten metal when he fell from a collapsing overhead platform. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:23:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/ActSafe-PME-Power-Ascender-used-during-Rescue-Operation-in-the-Swiss-Alps Alarm Central 144 engages the Crew for a crevasse rescue following an accident in the region of Col du Brenay. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:30:36 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/IRATA-publishes-two-new-documents IRATA has published two documents subsequent to the revised 2013 Edition of the IRATA International Code of Practice (ICOP) Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:50:31 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Company-fined-after-death-revealed-gaps-in-MEWP-emergency-training Firesafe Installations Limited has been prosecuted following the death of Shaun Scurry, 39, who died following an incident at the Westfield shopping centre in East London on 9 December 2009 during use of a mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) to access high work areas. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:12:55 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Seasonal-illuminations-company-fined-for-employee-fall A seasonal illuminations company in Chesham has been fined for safety failings after an employee broke his arm and lost several teeth when he fell from a ladder. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:04:11 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Roof-fall-workman-will-never-work-again Merseyside Roofing Solutions (Scott Davies T/A) has been fined after an employee fell from the roof of a terraced house in Wallasey in August 2012. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:12:48 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Builder-in-court-over-life-threatening-roof-fall A Merseyside builder has appeared in court after an employee suffered life-threatening injuries when he fell from the roof of a terraced house. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:57:52 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Building-firm-sentenced-after-employee-falls-to-death A building firm and one of its directors have been sentenced after an employee fell 15 metres to his death in an empty water storage tank in Macclesfield. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:06:21 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Workers-tree-fall-lands-farmer-in-court An east Hampshire farm owner has been prosecuted after an untrained worker plunged over four metres from a tree as he was using a chainsaw to prune branches. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:28:33 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Look-out-for-us-at-the-Facilities-and-Estates-Management-Show-this-year Total Access (UK) Ltd will be exhibiting at the Facilities and Estates Management Show from the 14th - 16th May. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:42:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Building-owner-and-sub-contractor-in-court-for-safety-failings-at-former-Brewery The owner of a former Burton upon Trent brewery and the sub-contractor on a project to refurbish it have been prosecuted after a catalogue of safety failings was uncovered surrounding the unsafe removal of asbestos. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:06:48 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Too-many-London-refurb-projects-below-par HSE checks reveal one in four sites failed to meet basic H&S standards Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:49:26 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/AIF-at-Safety-and-Health-Expo:-Advancing-the-work-at-height-agenda The Access Industry Forum (AIF), the forum for all the principal trade bodies involved in work at height, will again be sponsoring the Working at Height Knowledge Base and Information Centre at the Safety & Health Expo, 14-16 May, at the NEC in Birmingham Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:15:37 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-International Total Access (UK) Ltd are continually expanding services overseas! Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:13:18 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Rope-friction-via-ferrata-sets---PRODUCT-RECALL Singing Rock Via Ferrata Set EASY GO XP COMPLETE + Singing Rock Via Ferrata Set EASY GO XP LOCK - PRODUCT RECALL Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:32:35 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Refurb-worker-died-following-shaft-fall It has been reported by the Sunderland Echo that property company, Durham Estates Ltd, has been fined £85,000 after a workman died following a shaft fall during renovation work at a former Masonic Temple in Sunderland. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:10:58 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Refurb-projects-remain-recalcitrant-on-risk HSE crackdown prompts enforcement action on one in five refurb sites Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:54:40 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/West-Midlands-firm-in-court-after-teenage-workers-fall A Halesowen scaffolding company has been fined after an inexperienced 18-year-old apprentice broke his back when he fell more than three metres. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:58:49 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Housing-association-fined-for-workers-fall A Coventry housing association has been fined for safety failings after an employee fell almost four metres from his ladder while inspecting a gutter. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:07:57 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Company-and-director-fined-after-worker-fell-through-roof A County Durham firm and a director have been fined for safety failings after a worker was seriously injured when he fell around 3.5 metres through the fragile roof of a barn he was cleaning. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:34:56 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Company-fined-for-unsafe-work-at-height A building repair company has been fined for safety failings after workers were seen operating unsafely at height at a Warwick industrial estate. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:44:22 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/FRAGILE-ROOF-FALL-HIGHLIGHTS-UPCOMING-HSE-CAMPAIGN An individual contractor has been fined after a ?friend? assisting with dismantling the roof of a disused factory fell 3m through the asbestos cement roof at Newnham, in the Forest of Dean, on 4 September 2012. He escaped with a fractured his elbow. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:28:06 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Client-and-contractor-both-accountable-for-fall A farmer and a contractor have been fined after a workman suffered multiple head injuries and was left blind in one eye following a 5m fall through a fragile roof on 9 July 2012. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:32:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Barnstaple-building-company-fined-for-ignoring-safety-risks A Barnstaple construction company has been fined for safety failings after a ground worker was seriously injured when he stumbled from an excavator and fell down a five metre bank at a construction site in Middle Marwood. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:28:11 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Boat-repair-firm-failed-to-identify-confined-space-risks- Two workers were exposed to the risk of an explosion while carrying out unsafe welding on a fishing boat?s diesel tank. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:02:26 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Forest-of-Dean-workman-fined-for-friends-fall-through-roof A self-employed maintenance worker has been fined after a friend, who was helping him on a job, fell through the roof of a disused factory. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:02:58 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Council-prosecuted-after-school-caretaker-injured-in-fall A local council has been found guilty of breaching health and safety law after a school caretaker was injured in a fall from a shed roof in Oldham. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:15:46 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Access-industry-free-online-work-at-height-videos The Access Industry Forum (AIF) has released five new videos for the popular Video Toolbox Talks (VTT) series. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:15:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Sponsors-Total-Access-invited-to-exciting-preview-of-Eccleshall-Cricket-Clubs-new-pavilion Sponsors Total Access (UK) Ltd are delighted to have been invited to an exciting preview of Eccleshall Cricket Club's new pavilion. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:59:02 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-(UK)-Ltd:-passed-Achilles-Link-Up-annual-audit We are pleased to announce that we satisfied all the criteria and have once again passed! Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:59:56 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Access-industry-body-welcomes-risk-assessment-guidance- The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has welcomed new risk-assessment guidance for the aerial work-platform industry. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:07:06 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/ActSafe-are-proud-to-be-official-sponsors-of-Explore:-The-Ancient-Trees-of-Africa---2013-Expedition-- An international group of professional tree climbers on a mission to search and explore some of Africa's greatest trees. The expedition to South Africa begins in January 2013. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:13:16 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Designers-to-benefit-from-work-at-height-helpline The Access Industry Forum has introduced a dedicated work at height information helpline for DIOHAS, the Designer?s Initiative on Health & Safety. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:05:51 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Sky-hooks-fail-to-protect-solar-panel-installer Firm fined over fall and failure to think through safety system. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:02:36 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Member-of-public-struck-by-falling-material A firm has been fined over failure to fence off areas where masonry fell. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:15:15 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-(UK)-Ltd-attending-the-SCITECH-Exhibition-at-Sellafield-on-Thursday-7th-March Total Access (UK) Ltd will be attending to the SCITECH ? Science, Technology & Innovation Exhibition at Sellafield on Thursday 7th March. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:46:06 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Company-fined-after-Norfolk-engineer-fractured-skull-in-fall A Norfolk food company has been prosecuted for safety failings after a 49 year-old engineer fractured his skull and was left partially deaf after a three metre fall. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:24:34 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Rope-access-technicians-work-200ft-up-on-Thorpe-Park-rollercoaster Rope access technicians have been carrying out safety checks on a rollercoaster at Thorpe Park this week. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:16:14 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Fit-out-workman-fell-through-fragile-roof Sherlock Interiors Contracting Ltd has been prosecuted after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when he fell through a fragile roof light at a construction site in London in February 2011. The 46-year-old workman fracture his vertebrae, a shoulder and ribs and is unlikely to be able to return to manual work as a result of the injuries. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:05:43 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/New-warning-on-via-ferrata-sets-after-mountain-experts-safety-meeting Climbing experts have warned of further safety concerns about via ferrata sets after a second series of recalls of equipment by manufacturers. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:52:32 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Surrey-firm-fined-for-worker-fall A Surrey carpentry firm has been fined for safety failings after a worker fractured his skull when he fell through a roof light at a construction site in Cobham. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:06:57 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-(UK)-Ltd:-Approved-to-deliver-RenewableUK-and-GWO-BST-training! Total Access (UK) Ltd has satisfied the full criteria of the approval and accreditation system and are approved to deliver RenewableUK Working at Height & Rescue ? Wind Turbine training! Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:35:02 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Scaffolder-airlifted-after-factory-roof-fall A scaffolder has been airlifted to hospital after falling through a roof of a factory in Dalston, Cumbria. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:04:32 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/HSE-Draft-guidance-published-ahead-of-regulation-changes A review, commissioned by the Government and chaired by Professor Ragnar E Löfstedt recommended that ?The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981[1] should be amended to remove the requirement for HSE to approve the training and qualifications of appointed first-aid personnel.? Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:20:45 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Steel-firm-sentenced-after-worker-killed-by-crane A West Midlands steel company has been ordered to pay more than £146,000 in fines and costs after one of its employees was crushed to death by a 15-tonne crane. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:41:19 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/HSE-ACT-ON-TRENCH-DANGER-CONCERNS Basi Construction Limited has been fined for unsafe excavation work at a building site in Rochester, Kent in 2012. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:11:10 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/We-now-offer-IPAF-and-PASMA-training-courses Total Access (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce that we can now offer IPAF and PASMA training courses. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:19:51 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/HSE-launches-safety-clampdown-on-construction-sites Unsafe practices on construction sites are to be targeted as part of a national initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:46:14 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-(UK)-Ltd---City-and-Guilds-approved-for-2013 Total Access is pleased to announce that we have been renewed as a City and Guilds Approved Centre for 2013. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:40:38 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Press-Release-FAKE-JSP-HELMETS JSP warns on treacherous counterfeit safety helmets now in international circulation.JSP is issuing a stark and urgent warning to procurers, site managers and users of safety helmets to check them immediately to make sure they are genuine, following the discovery of dangerously poor-quality counterfeits. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:53:13 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Construction-firm-fined-for-dangerous-site A construction firm has been fined for exposing workers to risks of falling from height and other safety failings at a site in Newcastle city centre. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:00:14 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Beware-of-fake-safety-helmets-PPE-experts-warn A leading safety manufacturer is urging contractors to check their site workers? hard hats after a potentially lethal batch of poor-quality counterfeits were discovered. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:42:48 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Unsafe-work-leads-to-fine-and-ban-for-director The director of a Nottingham building firm has been fined after unsafe work on an asbestos cement roof. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:08:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Trafford-scaffolding-firm-caught-on-camera-risking-lives A Trafford firm has appeared in court after workers were spotted taking down scaffolding without safety measures to prevent them being injured in a fall. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:04:36 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/New-additions-to-the-PPE-Max-LIFE-Document Additions and amendments to the PPE MAX LIFE Document Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:20:38 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Two-firms-fined-after-worker-injured-in-fall Two firms have been fined after a driver was injured when he fell from the top of a heavy goods vehicle. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:36:13 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Scaffolding-firm-to-be-prosecuted-following-fatal-fall A North West scaffolding firm is to be prosecuted following the death of an employee who fell through the roof of a Skelmersdale warehouse. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:22:57 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Workers-Fall-Leads-To-Fine-For-Paint-Firm A Walsall paint manufacturer has been fined for safety failings after a worker fell nearly three metres while installing a mezzanine floor. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:00:32 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Update-Demolition-firm-put-workers-lives-at-risk The HSE uncovered a number of safety failings at a demolition site in Liverpool after receiving a tip-off from a member of the public. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:16:00 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-(UK)-Ltd-?-The-First-Company-to-run-City-and-Guilds-Accredited-Working-at-Height-Training We are pleased to announce that Total Access (UK) Ltd is now the first company to run City & Guilds accredited Working at Height training courses! Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:36:58 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Merseyside-demolition-firm-fined-after-lives-put-at-risk An inspector from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued an immediate Prohibition Notice ordering Total Demolition UK Ltd to stop work at the site on Blundell Street in the city centre until workers had protection against falling from height. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:41:54 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Two-companies-fined-320000-following-contractors-death Tata Steel has again been prosecuted for safety failings ? the third time in a year ? along with a specialist contractor, after a worker was killed by a falling metal bar at a steelworks in Teeside. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:24:08 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Construction-firm-failed-to-plan-or-monitor-renovation-project- A migrant worker suffered serious injuries when he fell from a scaffold during a renovation project, which was neither adequately managed nor properly supervised. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:42:51 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Amendments-to-the-Total-Access-WAH-General-Points-of-Reference-January-2013- New amendments and additions to the General Points of Reference document. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:28:36 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Refurbishment-firm-fined-for-exposing-workers-to-fall-risk A Willenhall refurbishment and shop fitting company has been fined for safety failings after instructing two employees to work at height without any protective measures or relevant roofwork training. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:42:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Powys-developer-fined-after-worker-seriously-injured A site developer from Powys has been fined after a contractor suffered major internal injuries when he fell through a floor and was hit by a falling concrete slab. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:07:53 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Builder-impaled-by-scaffold-tube-after-scaffolding-collapses-in-London A builder was impaled with a metal pole when the 30ft high scaffolding he was on collapsed, while another construction worker miraculously walked away unharmed from the ?carnage? in Bow. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:31:03 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Company-fined-for-worker-fall-during-gym-refurb A Kent renovation company has been fined for safety failings after an unsupervised labourer fell more than four metres from a poorly constructed scaffold tower whilst stripping out a basement gym in central London. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:12:16 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Management-failings-on-construction-accident-site A carpenter working on a house refurbishment project at Tregaron, Ceredigion, in August 2011 fell more than seven metres from the top of an unsecured ladder causing severe back injuries from which he has yet to fully recover. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:35:37 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Cardiff-building-company-fined-for-ignoring-safety-risks A Cardiff building company has been fined for ignoring a safety notice and exposing workers and members of the public to serious risk of injury. Cardiff Magistrates' Court heard today (18 December) that Rimo Construction Ltd, of St Mellons, allowed unsafe work at height at a house in Rumney in June 2012. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:09:47 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Building-firm-in-court-over-life-threatening-injuries A building firm has appeared in court after a plumber suffered life-threatening injuries in a fall at an outdoor activities centre near Gwynfe in Carmarthenshire. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:24:08 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Worker-killed-by-falling-gatepost A landscape gardener has been given a suspended prison sentence after a falling gatepost killed one of his employees. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:36:14 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/ROPE-RESCUE-WORK-OVER-WATER Working on rope rescue systems over water can be very problematic, with multiple risks and limited guidance, then again? Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:38:31 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Steel-firm-sentenced-after-worker-killed-by-crane A West Midlands steel company has been ordered to pay more than £146,000 in fines and costs after one of its employees was crushed to death by a 15-tonne crane. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:47:12 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Companies-fined-after-waste-centre-incident Two London companies have been ordered to pay nearly £110,000 in fines and costs after a lorry driver sustained life-changing injuries when he fell down a processing chute at a waste recycling plant. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:55:13 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/HSE-Review-of-Work-at-Height-Guidance For those interested invitation to join an HSE online community: Review of work at height guidance Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:59:29 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/IRATA-Issues-Safety-Notices technicians abreast of issues of which they should be aware which have arisen out of incident reporting or feedback from members themselves Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:24:09 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Hull-firms-in-court-for-workers-death-in-roof-fall Two Hull firms and a company director have been sentenced for joint safety failings relating to the death of a worker who plummeted more than eight metres through a fragile rooflight while cleaning gutters. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:33:08 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Fife-construction-firm-fined-for-dangerous-scaffolding A Fife construction firm has been fined for exposing workers to fall from height risk by using unsafe scaffolding. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:16:29 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/HSE-PROSECUTE-RISKY-ROOFER-SNAPPED-BY-PUBLIC Stormguard Roofing (Phillip McGinn T/A) of Merseyside has been fined after he and two workers were caught on camera re-tiling the roof of a property in August 2012 without adequate measures in place to prevent falling from the roof edge. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:48:33 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Construction-contractor-plummeted-through-concealed-void-at-Edgbaston- Two construction companies have appeared in court for safety failings after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when he fell more than six metres through a badly-covered hole in a floor at Edgbaston cricket ground. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:55:16 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Boss-of-decorating-firm-instructed-workers-to-use-unsafe-platform- The owner of a painting and decorating company has been prosecuted after one of his employees shattered his leg when he fell from the top of a water storage tank. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:04:35 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Injury-brings-early-end-to-Hull-mans-working-life A business owner in Hull has been prosecuted after an employee fell nearly four metres while painting the top of a water storage tank and shattered his left leg. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:07:35 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Leeds-print-firm-fined A Leeds printing business has been prosecuted for regularly putting its workers in danger during routine stocktaking at its factory in Wortley. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:25:24 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Ladder-fatality-costs-pub-owner-235k- The death of a 65-year-old man, who fell from a ladder while cleaning a pub, has cost the pub operator £300,000 in fines and costs. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:39:45 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Life-changing-injuries-for-worker-in-scaffold-fall A scaffolding company and its director have been fined for safety failings after a worker suffered life-changing injuries in a 2.5 metre fall from a scaffold platform at a property in Kent. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:44:37 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/FIFE-MAN-FINED-20000-AFTER-WORKER-FALLS-THROUGH-FRAGILE-ROOF A Fife man has been fined after one of his employees fell to his death through the fragile roof of a Markinch warehouse. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:27:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Research-reveals-secrets-of-Olympics-safety-success The secret factors behind the safety successes during construction of the London 2012 Olympic Park have been revealed in a new study. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:31:52 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Newquay-building-contractor-fined-for-ignoring-safety-risks A Newquay building contractor has been fined for allowing multiple safety failings at a new-build construction site, exposing workers to serious risk of injury. Bodmin Magistrates' Court heard today (28 Nov) that Paul David Brannan was the principal contractor at the four-storey apartment block in Mount Wise, Newquay. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:56:58 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Printing-company-put-workers-in-danger-on-regular-basis- A Leeds printing company habitually allowed its employees to be lifted to heights of almost six metres in an unsecured plastic box balanced on the forks of a forklift truck, a court heard. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:16:09 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Firm-failed-to-learn-work-at-height-lessons Two separate fall-from-height incidents a year apart left two workers seriously injured and have resulted in the conviction of a multinational food ingredients supplier. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:20:14 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Chorley-bottling-firm-in-court-over-forklift-injuries A bottling firm in Chorley has appeared in court after one of its employees was injured while being lifted on the prongs on a forklift truck. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:26:30 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Carillion-fined-130000-for-fatal-fall- Construction giant Carillion Construction and a sub-contractor have appeared in court for safety failings after a worker suffered fatal injuries when he fell 19 metres at a building site in South Wales. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:41:51 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/PASMA-alert-to-unscrupulous-training-providers- The industry body for mobile access towers, PASMA, has been made aware that a few unethical companies are attempting to pass themselves off as training members when they haven?t met the association?s necessary standards for accreditation. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:05:34 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Derbyshire-firm-fined-for-putting-workers-in-danger A Derbyshire company has been fined for putting employees in danger by allowing them to work in confined spaces without any relevant training or safety measures. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:09:46 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Leicester-firm-prosecuted-after-workers-five-metre-fall A Leicester door-fitting firm has been fined after an employee was injured when he fell from a wooden crate fixed to a fork lift truck. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:15:30 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/2013-will-see-Camp-Italy-launch-the-Goblin- Call us for more information It will be available on www.totalaccessonline.co.uk Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:54:18 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Lancashire-builder-risked-lives-on-scaffolding A Lancashire builder has appeared in court after he ignored a formal warning to stop working at the top of a dangerous scaffolding tower. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:21:16 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/WILD-COUNTRY-VOLUNTARY-RECALL-NOTICE---WILD-COUNTRY-ROPEMAN-3---201910 For the safety of all of our customers we are issuing an immediate recall of the Wild Country Ropeman 3. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:12:21 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Wet-Rope-Myths-Debunked By the very nature of our sport, there will come a time when you?re faced with using a wet rope. Can you safely rappel on it? Can you lead on it? Will water permanently damage the rope? Instead of making an ?educated guess? in the alpine, learn the basics here to guide your decisions in the field. We polled five leading rope companies to see what they had to say about the strength of a rope before, during, and after being exposed to water. Note: All info provided specifically regards nylon dynamic climbing ropes. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:14:24 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/A-West-Midlands-company-has-been-fined-after-a-worker-fell-and-slid-seven-metres-into-sewage-well-in-Halesowen The 34-year-old from Walsall, who has asked not to be named, was clearing a blockage for Tardis Environmental UK Ltd at a partially completed housing development when the incident occurred on 26 August last year. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:41:31 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Injured-builder-in-dramatic-crane-winch-rescue- An accident-response team had to deploy a crane at a Birmingham construction site to hoist an injured builder 75 feet into the air and lower him to safety. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:51:54 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Untrained-scaffolder-suffered-life-changing-injuries-in-scaffold-platform-fall Paramount Scaffolding Ltd and company director Luke Jessup have been fined for safety failings after a worker suffered life-changing injuries in a 2.5 metre fall from a scaffold platform at a property near Gravesend, Kent on 25 January 2012. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:27:10 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/BUILDING-OCCUPIER-FINED-OVER-ROOF-CLEANING-DANGERS Hedon Salads Ltd has been prosecuted after a workman cleaning and repainting greenhouse gutters lost his footing and fell through the glass roof in August 2010. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:55:17 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/UAE-cleaning-firm-scraps-high-rise-cradles-after-worker-deaths DUBAI// A high-rise window cleaning company has stopped using maintenance cradles after two of its workers plunged 15 floors to their death. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:20:30 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Visit-us-at-the-Emergency-Services-Show! We're exhbiting at the emergency services show on stand 103 - See you there! Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:19:19 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Cwmbran-builder-fined-for-worker-fall A Cwmbran builder has been fined after an employee was seriously injured in a 2.3-metre fall from the roof of a property near Llandegfedd Reservoir. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:22:02 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Height-and-safety-news-summary PROSECUTIONS CONSULTANT PROSECUTED FOR NOT SPOTTING DEFECTS Client and health and safety adviser both fined over lack of safeguards MAJOR CONTRACTOR FAILED ON TEMPORARY WORKS SAFETY Inadequate support for floor decking caused collapse and lucky escape CDM COMPETENCE OF SUB-CONTRACTOR NOT CHECKED BY PC Principal contractor and partner contractor both prosecuted over rooflight fall POWER COMPANY PLEADS GUILTY OVER EXPLOSION DEATH Maintenance work at electricity substation ended in tragedy CONTRACTOR FAILINGS SPOTTED BY PASSING HSE INSPECTOR Firm prosecuted over unsafe roofwork on primary school premises Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:00:57 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Gillingham-worker-pays-price-for-firms-safety-failings A Dartford Scaffolding firm and its director have been prosecuted for failing to provide a safe way of working on a fragile roof after a worker fell and suffered serious injuries. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:16:59 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Company-fined-for-workers-fall-in-Feltham A Somerset construction company has been fined after a worker plummeted six metres from a roof he was working on in south-west London. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:09:46 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/You-travel-all-around-the-globe-looking-for-the-worlds-most-beautiful-cave----and-the-best-one-is-in-Sheffield He has dedicated his life to exploring and photographing some of the world's most remote caves. His incredible journey has taken him to countries such as Indonesia, China and Portugal. But as these pictures show, despite travelling the globe, it seems that adventure photographer Robbie Shone, 32, found the best cave in Sheffield. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:19:54 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Maintenance-contractor-fell-from-unsecured-makeshift-platform- A contractor?s ability to continue working is in doubt after he suffered serious injuries when he fell from an unsecured platform. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:38:36 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Scaffold-boss-fined-for-fall-that-happened-on-his-watch- A scaffolding firm and its director have appeared in court after a worker fell through a fragile rooflight at a warehouse in Kent. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:26:32 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/SafeContractor-and-Constructionline Total Access is pleased to have once again successfully been awarded the Safe Contractor and Constructionline accreditations. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:39:54 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/The-day-elf-n-safety-went-out-of-the-window:-Daredevil-cleaner-balances-on-third-floor-ledge-without-a-safety-harness You might think the photograph shows a burglar caught in the act. Or perhaps a gentleman caller trying to evade his lover?s husband. In fact, it?s a snap of Britain?s least safety-conscious window-cleaner. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:58:39 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/You-need-a-head-for-heights-for-this-job Total Access Site Services Team on camera window cleaning - a big head for heights Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:34:09 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/SCOTLAND-SITE-INSPECTIONS-REVEAL-MIXED-RISK-PICTURE Significant proportion of sites working at height in a dangerous manner Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:40:28 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/MEPs-listen-to-offshore-safety-concerns- Fears that European plans to toughen up offshore health and safety regulations could actually weaken the regime in the UK have been allayed, after MEPs voted for a watered-down version of the proposals. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:48:54 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Essex-truck-firm-in-court-over-life-changing-injuries An Essex firm has been prosecuted after one of its employees suffered life-changing injuries when he fell from a stepladder while spray-painting a lorry. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:32:53 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Leading-horse-trainer-in-court-after-workers-fall The owner of racing stables in North Yorkshire has been prosecuted after a yard worker fell more than three metres through a skylight in a stable block. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:44:23 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Brewer-fined-for-ignoring-safety-warning A microbrewery has been sentenced for failing to take sufficient action to prevent unsafe work at height and improve manual handling at its Marsh Gibbon production plant. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:37:16 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Demolition-contractor-fined-for-unsafe-work-at-height A self-employed demolition contractor has been fined after members of the public reported workers operating unsafely at roof height during the demolition of a Derbyshire pub. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:39:10 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Huge-fine-for-construction-firm-following-contractor?s-death- A building firm has been ordered to pay £548,000 in fines and costs after a man fell through a roof while working on the construction of a shopping centre in North Wales. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:54:31 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Builder-paralysed-after-fall-from-roof A Lincolnshire farming business has been fined after a building contractor was left paralysed when he fell through a barn roof. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:34:58 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Jeans-for-Genes Total Access (UK) Ltd took part in Jeans for Genes Day Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:39:16 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Building-contractor-to-pay-548000pounds-after-worker-falls-at-Menai-Centre-construction-site-in-Wales A building contractor was today ordered to pay a total of £548,000 after a worker fell through a roof while working on the construction of the Menai Centre in Bangor, Wales. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:21:59 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Builder-Dies-in-Fall-at-2018-World-Cup-Arena A construction worker has fallen to his death at the site of a 2018 World Cup stadium Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:24:13 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Ladder-Association---Ladder-User-Courses- Total Access (UK) Ltd would like to offer you 40% off our Ladder Association - Ladder User courses during October and November. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:14:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Oxfordshire-brewer-stalled-over-HSE-safety-warnings- A brewery has appeared in court for failing to respond promptly to enforcement action relating to unsafe work at height and manual-handling deficiencies at its production plant. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:39:13 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/News-CAMP-Safety-Release-Latest-research-Results-on-Suspension For the past two years CAMP and the Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca have been collaborating in the research project "SOSPESI SUSPENDED Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:46:43 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Cheddleton-bricklayer-Darren-Mahoney-wins-payout-after-scaffolding-fall A BRICKLAYER suffered a collapsed lung after falling off unsafe scaffolding and landing on a breeze block. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:52:49 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Two-men-arrested-over-site-fall-death- TWO men have been arrested over the death of a 66-year-old Waterlooville man. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:19:37 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/St-Helens-recycling-firm-sentenced-over-workers-death A recycling company has been ordered to pay £240,000 in fines and costs after a worker was killed at a St Helens factory. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:32:34 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/GROSS-NEGLIGENCE-MANSLAUGHTER-TRIAL-UPDATE HSE expert tells court that wall was not anchored into footings Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:10:04 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Salford-firm-sentenced-over-canal-boat-death A Salford firm has been fined £50,000 over the death of a canal boat owner at a dry dock on the Bridgewater Canal. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:31:08 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-WAH-General-Points-of-Reference-Sept2012- General Points of reference Document Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:42:33 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Ladder-Association-launches-Ladder-Exchange-2012 campaign which enables 'dodgy' ladders to be replaced for brand new ones - at a preferential price Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:59:04 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/We-have-once-again-passed-our-quality-audit-with-flying-colours- The auditor was thoroughly impressed with the professionalism and the enthusiasm Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:28:14 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Prosecution-highlights-impact-of-poorly-managed-low-height-access-towers CME Ceilings Ltd from Merseyside has been fined after a workman suffered life-threatening injuries when he fell from scaffolding at a sports centre in January 2011. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:57:40 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Farming-family-deaths-prompt-slurry-warnings- The HSENI and the National Farmers? Union (NFU) have both issued advice on the dangers of working with slurry, following the deaths of three members of a farming family in Northern Ireland. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:55:30 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/HSE-ENFORCEMENT-WEEKLY-UPDATE-26th-SPTEMBER-2012 Prosecutions and enforcement notices weekly update and analysis Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:10:39 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Monmouth-roof-refurbishment-company-prosecuted-after-workers-ladder-fall HSE had also given guidance and information on roof work, yet this had not been fully implemented. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:51:20 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Firm-fined-for-workers-roof-fall-at-Brecon-activity-centre A Bridgend firm has been sentenced for safety failings after a teenage worker plunged nearly six metres through a fragile roof at a children's activity centre. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:59:48 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Double-scaffold-fall-leads-to-fine A Leicestershire house builder has been fined after two self-employed bricklayers fell more than two metres from a scaffold. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:07:41 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Common-work-at-height-tasks Examples of generic good practice in the planning and assessment of tasks requiring work from height. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:18:00 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Shropshire-firm-fined-for-workers-fall-from-height A Shropshire firm, which hires out equipment for working safely at height, has been fined after a worker suffered multiple injuries when he fell from a cherry picker Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:02:02 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Roof-fall-lands-East-Yorkshire-farm-owner-in-court An East Yorkshire farm owner has been fined for a serious breach of safety law after a 20-year-old worker suffered severe injuries when he fell 4.5 metres through a roof light. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:56:39 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Solar-Panel-Installer-fell-through-fragile-roof Firm fined after teenager has miraculous escape following six metre fall Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:59:04 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Court-results-from-fall-from-roof-of-unguarded-cherry-picker-from-March-2011- Court Results from Fall from roof of unguarded cherry-picker from March 2011 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:35:42 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Contractor-falsified-document-to-show-site-was-clear-of-asbestos- A director of an asbestos firm has been given a suspended prison sentence for removing the hazardous substance without a license and doctoring the results of an air test. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:24:57 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Double-scaffold-fall-leads-to-fine A Leicestershire house builder has been fined after two self-employed bricklayers fell more than two metres from a scaffold. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:43:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Norwich-firm-fined-after-aircraft-painter-injured-in-fall-from-scaffold A Norwich scaffolding firm has been fined after a self-employed aircraft painter was injured after falling more than two metres Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:15:42 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Contractor-fined-after-worker-left-severely-brain-damaged A Darlington contractor has been fined after a worker was left severely brain damaged following a fall from a house roof. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:20:42 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Internal-fall-exposes-housebuilder-failures Firm fined after two bricklayers fall into first floor from external scaffold Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:46:14 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Engineering-firm-prosecuted-after-workers-fall-from-height A vehicle engineering, design and testing firm has been fined after two employees were injured when they fell from a platform. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:05:23 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/The-British-Standards-Institution-(BSI)-has-issued-Amendments The British Standards Institution (BSI) has issued Amendment 1 to BS 8437:2005 (August 2012). BS 8437:2005+A1:2012 supersedes BS 8437:2005, which is withdrawn. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:10:05 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Working-at-height-put-under-safety-spotlight- Working at height put under safety spotlight to prevent death and injury in the construction industry Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:24:41 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Journey-to-the-centre-of-the-earth British climbers drop nearly 4,000 feet into cave once dubbed 'world's deadliest' to capture haunting images of world within a world Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:49:33 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Alert-as-Via-Ferrata-Sets-Recalled Some Manufacturers' of Sports Climbing Equipment Via Ferrata Sets Have Issued (August 2012) Precautionary Recall Safety Notices for some Sports Climbing Equipment Via Ferrata Sets. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:45:20 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/workman-left-in-vegetative-state-after-roof-fall- Contractor fined after failing to ensure roofwork precautions in place Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:15:17 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Smaller-sites-come-under-HSE-pressure-to-improve Safety checks start on external repair projects in Yorks and NE areas Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:21:34 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/2-workers-died-in-10-metre-fall Two workers aged 26 and 49 of an Alsatian demolition company died from a fall Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:15:12 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Difficult-rescue-at-height-after-fall-from-ladder fall from a ladder at 2nd floor level on a newbuild structure on the Bunting site in Nortmoor Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:19:55 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Unsafe-system-of-work-led-to-fractured-skull Worker sustained a fractured skull during construction work Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:10:43 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Prince-Andrew-abseils-down-Europes-tallest-building-the-Shard- His Royal HIGHNESS! Prince Andrew abseils down Europe's tallest building the Shard to raise £300,000 for charity Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:00:29 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Firm-fined-after-worker-breaks-neck-and-back-in-roof-fall A housing repair and maintenance company has been fined after a Nottingham worker suffered serious neck and back fractures falling 2.4 metres. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:22:30 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-Max-Life-Summary Manufacturer's recommendations & guidance for Users, Owners & PPE Examiners of Height Safety type PPE Equipment with integral textile componentary. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:57:38 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Woman-in-her-20s-crushed-to-death-by-falling-window-frame---Where-were-the-guard-rails Woman in her 20s crushed to death by falling window frame in high winds as she walked down London street Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:04:53 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Roofwork-failures-amounted-to-serious-lapse A worker needed to wear a body and neck brace for three months after he fell headfirst through an outhouse roof. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:22:39 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Worker-dies-after-fall-in-Simplon-tunnel A 56-year old Italian worker died yesterday in hospital in Sion from severe internal injuries after a fall Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:25:48 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Safety-probe-after-man-killed-in-Sittingbourne-scaffolding-collapse A safety probe is under way today after a man died when scaffolding collapsed in the garden of a house. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:19:49 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Toronto-worker-killed-in-fall-from-scaffold worker sustained fatal head injuries from a fall from scaffolding Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:06:33 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Fall-from-height-accident-at-Berne-motorway-site Construction worker was badly injured in a 5-metre fall Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:13:18 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Principal-contractor-and-specialist-in-court-together Incomplete safety netting causes eight metre fall from structure on retail park Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:30:08 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Errors-end-in-MEWP-fatality Mobile elevating platform fatal overturn triggered by uncovered recess Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:34:38 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Revised-code-spells-out-hierarchy-of-controls-for-fragile-materials-risk The guide stresses that the main problems are falls through fragile roofing materials and falls from unprotected roof edges Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:50:13 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Worker-falls-down-23m-hole-at-rail-site A rebar cage was being lowered by chain when it became loose and dragged the worker into the 1.5-metre wide hole Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:43:54 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Retail-park-roof-fall-lands-two-firms-in-the-dock Two companies have admitted failing to ensure part of a roof had in place edge protection, the absence of which led a worker to fall eight metres to the ground. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:54:47 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Site-worker-killed-in-fall-from-scaffold Overseas - Fall from scaffolding at 2nd floor level resulted in worker death. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:52:43 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/worker-died-from-fall-into-liquid-waste Steel company fined £500,000 after worker died from fall into liquid waste Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:44:08 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Power-workers-killed-by-land-mine killed by an antipersonnel mine while carrying out repair work to electricity pylons Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:12:03 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Solar-panel-installer-injured-in-fall-through-roof A French subcontract worker has been badly injured in a 7-metre fall Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:41:49 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/HSE-roofwork-guide-highlights-client-key-role Revised code spells out ?heirarchy? of controls for fragile materials risk Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:51:33 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Fraudsters-collude-to-file-false-asbestos-report Two men have admitted falsifying a record stating that a school in Oxfordshire had been properly cleaned of asbestos. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:23:52 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Fall-from-height-erecting-scaffold Worker badly injured in a 2-metre fall during erecting of scaffold. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:40:25 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/A-man-has-died-after-falling-from-scaffolding Man dies after scaffolding collapse in Sittingbourne Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:06:05 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Draper-painter-dies-nearly-a-week-after-falling-off-scaffolding- A 60-year-old painter who fell off two stories of scaffolding while on the job earlier this mont, has died of his injuries. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:18:54 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Miners-body-recovered-after-fall-down-shaft Miner falls down shaft of 460 metres Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:23:54 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Badly-erected-scaffold-collapsed Local police has suggested that the scaffold had been badly erected Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:05:22 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Timber-frame-firm-fined-following-fall-between-joists- Soft landing system provided to mitigate fall was not used effectively Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:43:14 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Workman-critical-after-MEWP-overturns Man severely injured after cherry picker topples on utilities project Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:47:23 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Worker-slips-on-roof-and-falls-6-metres 52 year old worker falls from height when lost balance and slipped Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:18:19 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Rail-site-worker-crushed-in-crane-boom-accident The victim was dragged down into an excavation Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:37:10 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/British-standards-code-updates-on-work-at-height Specialist provider highlights revisions to fall protection equipment standards Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:39:44 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Hertfordshire-property-developer-prosecuted-after-workers-put-at-risk A property developer has been fined after the routine inspection of a construction site Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:43:15 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Worker-dies-in-fall-in-milk-tank Ladder failed to bear weight of 60 year old contract worker Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:34:26 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/This-Months-Special-Offer 10% discount off any orders placed for delivery in August Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:00:20 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Why-working-at-height-can-be-lethal- Pictures of working at height Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:53:09 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Client-developer-prosecuted-over-CDM-2007-offences- Fine follows failure to notify HSE and appoint CDM-C and competent PC Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:04:35 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Contractor-fined-for-welfare-and-PPE-deficiencies- Lack of competent site management cover led to ?catalogue of failings? Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:07:30 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/West-midlands-under-HSE-construction-spotlight- Safety drive in progress to reduce small site scaffold deaths and injuries Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:19:13 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Our-training-facilities We offer state of the art training via our realistic working environments and highly experienced training staff. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:05:42 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Tasmanian-worker-dies-in-fall-through-roof Fall through roof, although wearing a safety harness it was not attached to anything Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:21:18 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Three-firms-fined-after-two-men-plunge-four-storeys Wooden platform in shaft failed under weight of workmen on university project Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:42:22 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Platform-collapse-sends-workers-plunging-down-lift-shaft- Continued ... Three companies have been ordered to pay a total of £232,000 in fines and costs between them after two workers fell four storeys down a lift shaft. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:11:53 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Construction-company-fined-over-multiple-safety-failings In addition there were two employees working at height without measures in place to prevent injury caused by a fall. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:25:27 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/-Total-Access-PPE-Max-Life-Summary-Materials Height Safety etc. PPE manufacturers' summary of recommended max. life for obsolescence for PPE containing textile materials. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:37:51 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Boris-Johnson-left-hanging Boris Johnson left hanging on zip wire during Olympic event Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:57:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/CONSTRUCTION-AND-DESIGN-COMPANY-FINED-OVER-ROOF-FALL Bricklayer fall though unprotected roof opening lands builders in court Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:40:52 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Heroic-Hugh-Herr-enjoys-nothing-more-than-scaling-a-cliff Climber scales 200ft cliff despite having no legs (and one of his false limbs falling off halfway up) Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:54:32 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/BSI-issue-further--International-Standard-on-Use-of-Rope-Access This part of ISO 22846 gives the fundamental principles for the use of rope-access methods for work at height. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:45:03 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Construction-firm-fined-110000-for-floor-collapse- A construction company has been found guilty of ignoring design proposals Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:34:01 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Installation-of-abatement-system-exposed-haphazard-approach-to-safety IFZW Maintenance Ltd of Bedfordshire has been fined after endangering workers and the public with a ?haphazard approach? Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:44:56 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/General-Points-of-reference-Document New Additions to the General Points of reference document Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:00:38 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Workers-forking-out-for-own-PPE-survey-reveals More than one in five workers are being forced to pay for personal protective equipment (PPE) out of their own pocket Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:33:35 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Worker-injured-in-access-equipment-oversight- Two companies have been prosecuted for safety breaches after a worker was struck by a pipe and fell from a stepladder at a factory in Durham. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:49:37 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Barking-Gardener-fined-6000 Mr Holland, 53, has been landed with a £6,000 bill after the neighbour took a picture of him and reported him and his colleague to the authorities Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:38:57 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Hooped-ladders-and-the-use-of-personal-fall-arrest-systems This safety notice alerts duty holders to the key findings of newly published HSE research. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:28:47 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Falling-workers-lucky-to-avoid-impalement- Two workers fell more than one-and-a-half metres from a roof during a construction project at a school in Lancashire. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:52:22 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Emirates-Air-Line-Thames-cable-car-breaks-down Passengers were left suspended in the air when a cable car linking two Olympic venues either side of the Thames broke down Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:45:29 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Client-failed-to-follow-through-risk-assessment- Client and contractor fined for using stepladder rather than mobile platform Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:28:08 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Biggest-fine-yet-in-third-corporate-manslaughter-conviction- A Manchester storage-products manufacturer has been sentenced today Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:22:20 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Untrained-workmen-instructed-to-erect-tower-scaffold-despite-client-intervention Workman fell 8m from a scaffold tower. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:52:12 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Manslaughter-charges-over-failed-bolt-fatality- Oil giant faces HSW Act allegations and contractor charged with manslaughter Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:59:26 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Olympic-torch-Flame-takes-flight-on-London-Eye The Olympic flame has had a bird's-eye view of host city London. Lets hope they used a harness and fall arrest device. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:04:45 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Workers-escape-impaling-after-inadequate-wooden-guardrail-gave-way ruden Construction Ltd has been fined after two workmen, investigating a flat roof leak, fell when one leant on a wooden handrail that collapsed Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:42:12 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Inadequate-inspection-after-modification-led-to-fall- Guard rail failed following removal and replacement after passage of materials Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:48:55 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Sheer-luck-no-one-was-injured-in-scaffold-collapse- A catalogue of failings on the part of a demolition firm and scaffold sub-contractor was to blame for a scaffold collapse that, but for good fortune, could have had more serious consequences. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:12:42 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/PC-and-Scaffolding-firm-fined-over-design-failure- Collapse of scaffold caused by lack of design and ineffective management of risk Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:16:49 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/FAILED-SCAFFOLD-BOARD-WAS-IN-DAMAGED-CONDITION No change found in working practices following previous prosecution Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:37:16 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Executive-Summary-extract-of-Research-Report-RR657 Investigation into the fall-arresting effectiveness of ladder safety hoops, when used in conjunction with various fall-arrest systems. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:08:14 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Teenage-worker-plunged-to-death-through-fragile-roof- A Northumberland-based agricultural engineering company and two of its directors have admitted failing to properly plan Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:01:23 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Contractor-prosecuted-following-fall-from-scaffold Missing edge protection results in 5m fall and maximum fine by magistrates Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:09:54 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/TWO-DIRECTORS-SENTENCED-OVER-FRAGILE-ROOF-FALL-DEATH Teenager fell through fragile roof in absence of proper precautions Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:45:10 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/CONTRACTOR-FINED-FOR-IGNORING-ADVICE-AND-RUNNING-RISK Failure to act on HSE advice during ?blitz? ends in pre-emptive prosecution Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:51:58 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Three-dead-17-injured-at-art-workshop-after-scaffolding-collapse Three people were killed and 17 injured after they were buried while building a large a sculpture Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:57:56 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/IRATA-Issue-latest-Work-and-Safety-Analysis-2011- Total working hours exceeded 10.5 million of which half was for work ?on rope'. The reportable injury and illness rate was 203 per 100,000 workers. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:09:57 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Scaffolding-collapse-kills-2-injures-18-in-Beijing- Two people dead and another 18 injured, local government said. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:35:06 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Double-fall-in-poorly-planned-maintenance-job- An engineering firm continued to put employees at risk for 48 hours after two of its workers had fallen from a platform. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:39:09 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/CLIENT-FINED-AFTER-FALL-THROUGH-FRAGILE-ROOFLIGHT Trip triggered 4m plus fall through rooflight during minor roof repairs Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:48:57 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Data-on-fatalities-needs-to-be-more-forensic-demands-PASMA HSE Provisional Workplace Fatality Figures for 2011/12 need to be more forensic demands PASMA Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:40:08 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/PASSER-BY-PHOTOGRAPH-TO-HSE-LANDS-COMPANY-IN-COURT High visibility jackets and helmets served only to highlight lack of fall protection Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:48:22 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/INCIDENT:-WORKMEN-LEFT-STRANDED-IN-ELEVATED-PLATFORM Fire and rescue service use hydraulic platform to reach trapped workmen Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:37:50 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/CONSTRUCTION-FATALITIES-APRIL-MAY-2012 CONSTRUCTION AND WORKING AT HEIGHT FATALITIES APRIL-MAY 2012 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:28:23 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/PASMA-CALLS-FOR-MORE-DETAIL-ON-WORKPLACE-DEATHS Greater ?forensic? HSE analysis of workplace deaths would help prevention Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:31:19 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/633000-penalty-for-fatal-fall-in-2004 Construction giant Amec Group must pay more than £633,000 in fines and costs following the death eight years ago of a steel erector, who was working on a major property development in Manchester. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:48:07 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Fatal-Injuries-in-the-Workplace The addition of provisional data for the period April 2011 - March 2012 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:26:55 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Shard-window-cleaner-stuck-on-72nd-floor A window cleaner was stuck on the 72nd floor of the Shard in south London in windy conditions. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:44:38 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-Working-at-Height-General-Points Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:10:43 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Report-on-testing-in-Lithuania Back-up tests, Lithuania, interim report Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:14:45 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Company-boss-fined-after-worker-left-paralysed A demolition boss has been prosecuted after a worker was left paralysed following a fall from the roof of a Sunderland pub. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:58:25 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Workman-dies-after-trench-he-was-digging-on-a-housing-estate-collapses-and-buries-him-alive A 54-year-old man trapped in a collapsed trench at a housing estate has died after attempts to save him failed today. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:02:47 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Maintenance-firm-fined-for-unsafe-working-at-crematorium A company installing fans on the roof of a South Wales crematorium endangered workers and members of the public with a haphazard approach to safety. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:05:42 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Access-are-proud-to-sponsor-Twenty-one-and-a-half-legs Twenty One and a half Legs is the name 11 friends have called themselves to do a charity walk for Help 4 Heroes Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:24:47 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/IRATA-Issue-latests-test-results-of-Back-up-devices 100 kg Abseil Position Drop Test Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:55:15 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Teenage-workers-seriously-injured-after-falling-from-height A Derbyshire manufacturing firm and its director have been fined after two teenage agency workers fell from a lifting platform. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:40:44 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/CD239---Proposals-to-remove-fourteen-legislative-measures The consultative document has been divided into annexes. You can view and respond to the individual sections by clicking on the links. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:44:43 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Proposed-changes-to-HSE-approval-of-training-providers-and-qualifications- Proposed changes to HSE approval of training providers and qualifications for first aid following the Löfstedt Review Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:47:13 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/INCIDENT:---Abseiling-paramedic-rescues-scaffolder Video footage shows rescue services novel use of MEWP and abseiling Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:35:10 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/-FATALITY:---Mobile-Platform-death-in-city-centre MEWP arm collapse causes death and leaves second workman seriously injured Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:40:39 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Building-firm-failed-to-assess-fall-risks- A bricklayer broke his back when he fell through exposed floor joints inside a building in Cheshire. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:16:42 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Teenage-workers-fell-from-makeshift-lifting-platform- A manufacturing firm and its director have been fined after two teenage agency workers fell from a poorly designed lifting platform. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:38:15 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Construction-worker-buried-waist-deep-in-trench-collapse- A former international kick boxer has been forced to give up the sport after being badly injured in a trench collapse at a construction site in Lincolnshire. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:40:59 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Soft-landing-system-removed-whilst-risk-remained Principal contractor prosecuted for premature removal of fall mitigation system Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:12:27 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Inadequate-access-and-unprotected-joists-end-in-injury Bricklayer fractures back in fall through open joists on refurbish project Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:18:50 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Assessing-all-Work-at-Height What you need to do -The law link to external website requires that employers and self-employed contractors assess the risk from work at height and go on to organise and plan the work so it is carried out safely. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:34:31 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Harnesses-save-two A self-propelled boom lift overturned yesterday near Reading, Pennsylvania, the two men in the platform survived, thanks to the fact that they were both wearing harnesses and their lanyards were attached. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:13:52 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Boat-building-firm-sinks-below-safety-standards- A worker suffered a broken arm after falling off the unprotected edge of a wooden staging, which was positioned around a boat while it was being refurbished. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:45:21 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Key-To-a-Successful-Rope-Access-Door- IRATAs longest standing member Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:29:05 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Judith-Hackitts-Risk-Assessment HSE's chair Judith Hackitt looks at the some of the health and safety stories Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:23:40 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Wirral-roofer-prosecuted-after-lives-put-at-risk A Wirral roofer has been prosecuted after he allowed a labourer to use a lit gas burner on a house roof without any measures in place to stop him being injured in a fall. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:57:16 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Fines-imposed-following-scaffolding-fall-death A firm, its director and a supervisor have been sentenced for safety failings after a worker died from injuries sustained in a fall from scaffolding at a construction site in East Sussex. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:00:38 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Falls-from-height-in-ports Many of the activities carried out in ports could lead to a fall from height Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:45:19 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Perilously-perched-roofer-filmed-in-power-tool-repair-job- The director of a roofing firm has been prosecuted for dangerous work-at-height practices after being caught on camera Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:00:04 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Total-Acces-Brand-New-Website Total Access (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce the launch its new corporate website. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:04:41 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/PPE-saved-worker-from-more-serious-burn-injuries- A demolition firm failed to ensure a gas pipe was made safe before a worker started to cut it, with the result that the gas ignited in his face. Wed, 30 May 2012 13:45:14 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Scaffold-firm-and-two-personnel-fined-over-fatal-fall- A scaffolding company, its director, and a supervisor have admitted safety failings following the death of a worker at a construction site in East Sussex. Wed, 30 May 2012 13:57:35 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Death-of-retired-builder-in-sea-front Inquest hears how ?safety gone mad? debate delayed erection of railings Fri, 11 May 2012 11:36:28 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Church-fined-after-worker-paralysed- A church council in South Kensington has been prosecuted for safety failings after self-employed joiner was left paralysed when he fell from the balcony of St Paul's church. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:20:17 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Sponsors-of-Eccleshall-Rugby-Club Total Access (UK) Limited are proud sponsors of Eccleshall Rugby Club. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:04:34 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Inspection-and-Replace-Notice- The Manufacturer Alexander Andrew, Inc (doing business as FallTech) released the attached Inspection & Replace Notice dated 14th February 2012. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:11:41 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Grayling-narrowly-avoids-falling-myths Minister Chris Grayling chose a conference held on 18 April on the future of the labour market to publicise the new Myth Busters Challenge Panel Fri, 11 May 2012 11:27:42 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/London-Shard-cleaned-by-Rope-Access Fearless window cleaners abseil down London's 1,000ft Shard Fri, 11 May 2012 11:15:02 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Rope-Access-Standard-to-be-scrapped Meeting of the National Committee BSI/PH/5, Personal fall protection,held on 22 March 2012 at the BSI headquarters in Chiswick, London Fri, 11 May 2012 11:17:44 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Sponsorship-of-ssart Total Access are proud to sponsor a great local rescue team. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:28:41 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Diamond-Jubilee-2012 Eccleshall in Bloom for the Diamond Jubilee 2012 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:03:33 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Midlands-Air-Ambulance-Charity Dear Friends of Midlands Air Ambulance Thank you for your kind donation of £477.00 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:13:43 GMT http://www.totalaccess.co.uk/Information/News/blog-article/Social-media Total Access (UK)Ltd have launched themselves into the realms of social media. Thu, 24 May 2012 14:45:27 GMT