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A worker sustained multiple back fractures, a punctured lung and a broken leg while dismantling an internal steel frame.
The incident occurred as a ratchet strap was being used to lower a steel beam weighing over 100kg but it was not designed for lifting or lowering loads and failed. This caused the beam to fall onto a worker, who had raised concerns with the director about whether this method was safe.
HSE's investigation found that the dismantling work had not been properly planned or carried out safely.
The events structure company was fined £12,000 and ordered to pay £6,949 in costs. The company director received a community order with 75 hours of unpaid work to be completed.
Read more about the incident in our press release: Company and director fined after worker suffers life-changing injuries during steel frame dismantling.
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HSE and NEBOSH have jointly developed a series of qualification courses, with some upcoming dates listed below. All courses are held in-person at HSE's Science and Research Centre in Buxton, unless otherwise stated:
NEBOSH HSE certificate in health and safety leadership excellence
15 September
20 October, London
NEBOSH HSE certificate in managing stress at work
23 September
7 to 8 October, live online
NEBOSH HSE certificate in manual handling risk assessment
17 September
11 to 12 November, live online
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