9th September 2008, 07:20 PM
By definition H&S safety training should be given by the employer and there is something wrong if it isnt.
Fortunately tragedies like these are rare. A number of things are needed for a slope to fail and it is not simply a case of being over a certain depth or the ground being waterlogged. This is why the 1.2m rule was abolished a few years ago.
A major investigation will now be underway by the H&S. Can we refrain from commenting about the practices of the firm until the full facts are known.
It is is however useful to bring to everybodies attention major incidents.
Peter Wardle
Fortunately tragedies like these are rare. A number of things are needed for a slope to fail and it is not simply a case of being over a certain depth or the ground being waterlogged. This is why the 1.2m rule was abolished a few years ago.
A major investigation will now be underway by the H&S. Can we refrain from commenting about the practices of the firm until the full facts are known.
It is is however useful to bring to everybodies attention major incidents.
Peter Wardle