Construction Firm Fined After Worker Fell from Barn Roof
A construction company, Dewi Williams Limited, has been fined after a worker fell from the roof of a partially constructed barn in Shropshire.
- Work at height was not properly planned.
- HSE has guidance on working at height.
The incident occurred on 2 September 2023, when the worker, appointed to install roof sheets, fell to the ground, resulting in significant injuries, including fractures to his ribs and skull.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that the company failed to properly plan the work and to put in place measures to prevent or protect against a fall from height.
The company's director, Dewi Williams, was directly involved in the work and had allowed it to be carried out in an unsafe manner.
Author's summary: Construction firm fined for unsafe work practices.