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:: Monday, February 28, 2005 ::
Scaffolding firm fined over worker deaths PersonnelToday.com, UK
Falls from height are the most common cause of fatal injury and the second most common cause of major injury to employees, accounting for 15% of all such injuries. All industry sectors are exposed to the risks presented by this hazard although the level of incidence varies considerably.
HSE inspector Kevin Shorten said: 'The tragic events illustrate the point that while scaffolders work to provide a safe environment for other trades to operate in, their own work remains inherently dangerous if it is not properly planned and carried out, especially during dismantling work.
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