Health and Safety Executive
Response (the responding body's words)Health and Safety Executive Response
Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
John Norman Murray
Reference STO-B36-21
Published 8 June 2023
Sheriff Sheriff Lamont
Sheriffdom Grampian, Highland and Islands
Section 28 responses identified 1
8-week deadline 3 August 2023
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Recommendations
Recommendations (the sheriff's words)a. The Health and Safety Executive (hereinafter called ‘HSE’) should consider investigating the photographic examples provided to the Inquiry by Mr Watkins showing mobile scaffolding towers were being used inappropriately. b. The HSE should consider whether current guidance regarding the inappropriate use of mobile scaffolding towers as i) a means of access; and ii) edge protection; can be improved or rehighlighted.
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About Fatal Accident Inquiries
Fatal Accident Inquiries are held under the 2016 Act before a sheriff. They are mandatory for deaths in custody and at work. The sheriff may make recommendations under s.26(1)(b); recipients must respond within 8 weeks under s.28. See the methodology page for detail.
Data: scotcourts.gov.uk.