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Timber firm 20.04.2006

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A 16-year-old pupil was on a work experience placement with a timber firm. He was asked to help with lifting insulation material onto scaffolding, but lost his balance and fell. The firm had cut corners in setting up the scaffolding. The pupil fell 2.5 metres and hit his head, resulting in a long period of sick leave.

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Secretary General IMA-Europe
"During their education, at school and university, students are prepared for their future trade or profession. The studies develop technical expertise and competence as well as an intellectual capability to solve problems. They may be initiated in data processing, informatics, communication, accounting, marketing, administration and/or legal issues. It is, however, extremely rare to find health and safety at work being taught to non-practitioners as part of their general education programme."

Dr Michelle Wyart-Remy, Secretary General IMA-Europe, The European Industrial Minerals Association