Hazard 29: Scaffolding and Heights
Telly star Gary Olsen was rushed to hospital after high winds brought a lighting rig crashing down on top of him. The rig was bent double by a freak gust of wind and hit him on the head. He needed stitches to a head wound.
The Sun, 28 January 1998
The Legislation
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996
General Access Scaffolds 1982
The Risks
cold
falls
falling objects
head injuries
poor construction
wind speed
Those most at Risk
Camera crew, lighting staff, riggers.
The HSE and BECTU’s London production division had a meeting on 3 October 1996 which identified working at heights as ...
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