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CCTV captures the moment a scaffolder falls 6 metres through 'invisible' skylight

CCTV footage captures harrowing moment worker falls through roof – HSE Media Centre 10th June 2026 NewsPress releaseProsecution Scaffolder suffered a broken arm, leg and head injury after falling through skylight Principal contractor failed to properly plan, manage and monitor the roof work Skylight was ‘almost invisible’ to workers Two construction companies have been fined £...

Yesterday North East Lighthouse Charity members were Live on BBC Radio Newcastle with Anna Foster talking about the incredible work of the charity and why it matters so much across the North East and the wider UK.

Construction can be a tough industry, and no construction worker should ever feel alone. The Lighthouse Charity provides vital emotional, mental and financial wellbeing support to those who need it most.

By having open, honest conversations, we normalise asking for help, we look out for each other, and we build a stronger, healthier industry together.

👉 If you’d like to hear more about the amazing work Lighthouse does, please click the link www.lighthousecharity.org

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ngwv3b

Make a Difference: North East - North Shields charity aiding construction industry - BBC Sounds Sarah & Ray explain how Lighthouse are supporting wellbeing in the construction industry.

Huge thanks to the team at Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd Pilgrim Quarter site for allowing us to speak to the people on site yesterday about all things health and safety, and mental health especially the vital services at the Lighthouse Charity. Big thanks also to speakers volunteers and support teams who bring this all together.

White Van Roadshows are well received from the industry – minimal disruption on site, ie workers attend the talks in groups of 10-15 for approx 30 mins at a time, rather than being off site at a health and safety event for half a day (minimum). The visit has lasting impact and helps when their own health and safety team need to give toolbox talks etc. There is no financial cost to those hosting the Roadshow other than allowing their workers and subcontractors to attend the half hour sessions, preferably by trade, as the talks can then be tailor-made, and hosts can advertise that they are supporting the White Van Roadshow Tour.

Huge thanks to Morgan Sindall Construction & Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd for hosting our teams on their sites this week. If you are on any of the below sites look out for the team on site.

Good Luck to the Teams delivering the talks on site today for Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd site teams at St Aidens School project

Our next events are booked for April. This provides us with an opportunity to deliver 3 short talks direct to the workforce on relevant topics such as Lighthouse Charity services and managing health risks on site. Thanks to Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd & Morgan Sindall Construction for hosting us on their sites.

One day to go!

Look who's exhibiting at our Construction Expo on 14th October 2025 - are you paying us a visit? Come along....it's free!



3M Addex Group Arco: Experts In Safety ATG - Intelligent Glove Solutions Carney Consultancy Ltd Castle Group Ltd P.F. Cusack Ecospill Liftroller UK Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity MGF Northern Counties Safety Group LTD Ockwells Temporary Site Protection & Ockwells Marine OH3 Ltd One Stop Hire P2BS Ideagen SIMIAN SureScreen Diagnostics

Look who's exhibiting at our Construction Expo on 14th October - are you paying us a visit?

Come along....it's free to attend!



3M Addex Group Arco: Experts In Safety ATG - Intelligent Glove Solutions Carney Consultancy Ltd Castle Group Ltd P.F. Cusack Ecospill Liftroller UK Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity MGF Northern Counties Safety Group LTD Never Throw In The Towel Project Ockwells Temporary Site Protection & Ockwells Marine One Stop Hire P2BS Ideagen SIMIAN SureScreen Diagnostics