Warehouse Racking Accident Sees Companies Fined
The issue of safe racking in warehouses was highlighted earlier this year when two companies were heavily fined after an incident in 2016, when a worker suffered serious head injuries after he fell carrying out work.
A Magistrates Court in Liverpool imposed the penalties when it heard that the employee tumbled onto a concrete floor from a height of 10 metres.
Injuries
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors found that no safe system of work was in place and that there were no physical barriers in place to prevent anyone from falling – nor was a fall arrest system utilised that would be effective enough to prevent the injuries sustained.
Significantly for companies using such racking installations, the HSE has safety guidelines to help avoid such accidents.
Companies are likely to look closely at their own installations in the wake of the verdict and ensure …
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