Hazard 11: Cranes, Hoists, Lifts and Access Platforms

The BBC has been charged over the death of a father of two. Electrician David Coles plunged 130ft when a gantry toppled during the filming of Casualty. Mr Coles died in hospital of multiple injuries. The BBC and equipment company Butler Powered Access were accused of failing to ensure his safety.

Daily Star, 12 December 1996

The Legislation

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

The Lifts Regulations 1997

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

The Noise at Work Regulations 1989

The Personal Protective ...

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