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Had a fairly major incident at work today. One of the installers fell from a roof. He'd decided that he didnt need his roof ladder as the pitch wasn't too bad. A tile slipped and he went with it. Took out a lean-to below which broke his fall before hitting the concrete floor. Broken leg, arm, serious cuts to his head and face. But extremely lucky considering the alternative.
I went to the site this afternoon. Poor old tenant is in shock. Looked like a hell of a lot of blood to me. Made me feel sick all day.

Use your ladders wisely chaps.
 
most contracts i work now will no allow you to use a ladder. Ladders are more an access tool in most health and safety peoples eyes. Nothing wrong with em if used and used correcty.

sounds like he was a lucky chap, i bet he wont do it again.
 
Sounds horrible! Very lucky to be alive! I will sometimes walk up a roof if pitch is shallow... But shall think twice now!

I suppose Heath & safety will have to be informed etc...
 
If he's an employee he'll have been through toolbox talks and working at heights training. Basically if he has and has an accident through his own negligence it could leave without sick pay and probably disciplinary measures.

We've all been there cutting corners though.
 
Thank you - this type of report keeps all aware centralheatking I hope your man will be ok
APPlumbing said:
Had a fairly major incident at work today. One of the installers fell from a roof. He'd decided that he didnt need his roof ladder as the pitch wasn't too bad. A tile slipped and he went with it. Took out a lean-to below which broke his fall before hitting the concrete floor. Broken leg, arm, serious cuts to his head and face. But extremely lucky considering the alternative.
I went to the site this afternoon. Poor old tenant is in shock. Looked like a hell of a lot of blood to me. Made me feel sick all day.

Use your ladders wisely chaps.
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croppie said:
If he's an employee he'll have been through toolbox talks and working at heights training. Basically if he has and has an accident through his own negligence it could leave without sick pay and probably disciplinary measures.

We've all been there cutting corners though.
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There was a toolbox talk on working at heights a week ago. Ladders had been checked. Assistance was offered but he didnt want it. What a cack day.
 
croppie said:
He's going to cop it, isn't he!
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No I think he's copped enough already. Poor sods a right mess. He's one of the best and quickest on the firm. They're going to pay him sick pay depending on how long he is off. You should see the paperwork involved in an accident at work tho!
 
It's been reported already mate. Think that's why they are paying sick pay. Damage limitation! Meeting in the morning to tell every fitter if they are seen not using ladders and ppe they will be sacked instantly. A tad late for that in my opinion.
 
APPlumbing said:
It's been reported already mate. Think that's why they are paying sick pay. Damage limitation! Meeting in the morning to tell every fitter if they are seen not using ladders and ppe they will be sacked instantly. A tad late for that in my opinion.
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Your turning into a manager aren't you.
 
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