HSE investigation into scaffold collapse

The scaffolding collapse at a Milton Keynes building site earlier this week is being investigated by the HSE. Over 200 workers were on site when 15 storeys of scaffolding came down, injuring three men, one of whom remains in a critical condition.

According to the HSE website the scaffolding contractor involved, North Notts Scaffolding, was removed from a job four years ago for breaching safety regulations. An immediate prohibition notice was issued by the HSE in 2002 relating to work a... (163 more words)

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