A Hastings scaffolder has today been fined £15,000 for endangering himself and others after working on a four-storey scaffold with no harness.
Overview
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) reported that Gareth Roser, who was contracting for Battle-based Giant Scaffolding Ltd, was spotted by a passing HSE inspector working without a harness at the building in East Parade, Hastings, on 14 October 2010.
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When the inspector initially saw Mr Roser he was approximately eight metres in the air, balancing on scaffolding tubes. However, it emerged that harnesses were available for the workers to use in their van.
Outcome
The HSE prosecuted Giant Scaffolding Ltd, of Ringletts Farm, Whatlington Road, Battle The company pleaded guilty to a breach of Regulation 4(1) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and a breach of Section 20(2)(j) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. It was fined at total of £15,000 with costs of £5,000.
The HSE also prosecuted Mr Roser, a self-employed scaffolder from St Mary’s Terrace, Hastings. He was fined £750 and ordered to pay £643 in costs after admitting a breach of Regulation 4(1) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
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Source: Health & Safety Executive
