Tag: fall
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Contractor and roofing firm fined after worker injured in fall from height
Roofrite (Shropshire) Ltd, of Atcham Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, pleaded guilty to breaching three charges of Regulation 6(3) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and was fined £8,000. It was ordered to pay costs of £2,990 at a hearing at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on 19 May 2025. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Construction Job Openings Fall as Industry Faces Uncertainty, But Unemployment Stays Low in Most States
The U.S. construction industry saw a drop in job openings in March 2025, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and analyzed by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). At the same time, construction unemployment remained relatively low across most of the country, with only four states reporting rates above 10%. Job…
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Suspended jail sentence for director after roofer’s fatal fall from height
The director of a Leicester-based construction company has been given a suspended prison sentence after a man fell from height while working on site and died in hospital weeks later. Stephen Pywell, 59, was working for Affordable Lifestyle Design Ltd on a project in Thurmaston on 18 March 2019 when he fell from a height…
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The high cost of living: Rethinking fall protection in construction
In the construction industry, investments in equipment and materials are substantial and often prioritized, and they should be, how are you going to build something without material and handling? However, when it comes to safety—particularly fall protection—the investment is comparatively minimal, despite the significant risks involved. Equipment Investments vs. Safety Spending Consider a mid-sized construction…
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When to Seek Legal Help After a Construction Site Slip and Fall
Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments, where workers face numerous risks daily. Heavy machinery, unstable structures, exposed electrical wiring, and unfinished surfaces create dangerous conditions that demand constant vigilance. Among these risks, slip and fall accidents are unfortunately common, often resulting from slippery surfaces, scattered debris, poor lighting, or unmarked hazards. These accidents can lead…
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Common Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents in Construction
Slip and fall accidents are among the most frequent hazards in the construction industry, often leading to severe injuries and financial burdens. Construction sites present numerous risks, including uneven surfaces, wet conditions, and unstable scaffolding. Workers who suffer injuries may require medical attention, rehabilitation, and legal representation from workers’ compensation lawyers to secure fair compensation.…
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Company and operations manager fined after fall from height death
Surface Technik (Old Hill) Ltd, formerly of Deepdale Lane, Dudley, which is now in liquidation, was found guilty by a jury of a breach of Section 2 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It was fined £90,000 and ordered to pay costs of £28,956 at a hearing at Wolverhampton Magistrates…
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Mortgage price war heats up as rates fall below 4%: homebuyers urged to act fast
A mortgage price war has erupted among major UK lenders, with Santander, Barclays, and Nationwide all launching deals below 4% for the first time since November. The rate cuts come as the Bank of England’s recent decision to lower the base rate to 4.5% fuels competition among lenders as more people look to secure cheaper…
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Contractor with ‘outdated H&S attitudes’ fined after fatal church steeple fall
Ecclesiastical Steeplejacks Ltd, which has ceased trading since the accident, pleaded guilty to contravening Regulation 4(1) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005. It was fined £60,000 at a hearing at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 15 January 2025. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Multifamily starts fall dramatically | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Starts for buildings with five or more units fell dramatically in November, dropping 28.8% year over year and 24.1% month over month to a seasonally adjusted rate of 264,000, according to a monthly report from…