A man was fatally crushed under
a small vehicle whilst working by Terminal One -
26th March 2008
An airport worker was tragically
killed at
Heathrow Airport when he was crushed to death
beneath an airport buggy.
The man in his 50s was trapped beneath a small
vehicle on Tuesday and suffered fatal head injuries
dying at the scene.
It is reported that no passengers or aircraft were
involved in the incident next to Terminal One. The
deceased worked for
Aviance the ground handling company.
BAA the airport owners have said that an
investigation to find the cause of this tragic
incident is under way.
Many unnecessary tragedies caused by
workplace
accidents could be avoided if procedures were in
place, and followed, which safe guard employees’
health and safety.
Health and safety at work is of
paramount importance in the fight against
accidents
at work, it's not just the employers’
responsibility, but employees also must take
responsibility.
