Failure to comply with Work at Height Regulations leads to fine
A construction company has been fined after putting employees at significant risk of a fall from height while working on a roof. On two...
top of page
Search
Custodial sentence for builder who failed to report incident
A builder has been imprisoned for 24 weeks after he failed to report a serious incident at a construction site where he was in charge. On...
Poor advice lands consultant in dock
A quarry owner and its safety consultant have been fined for failing to carry out a suitable risk assessment to protect employees working...
Builder receives custodial sentence for failing to report an incident
A builder has been imprisoned for 24 weeks after he failed to report a serious incident at a construction site he was in charge of. ...
RIDDOR Reporting of COVID-19
The HSE has reviewed its guidance on RIDDOR reporting and COVID-19. It is intended for the person reporting, usually the employer (known...
Disinfecting Using Fog, Mist and Other Systems During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The HSE has reviewed this guidance, which gives advice on systems used to disinfect premises during the pandemic. It explains the legal...
Two construction companies fined after worker seriously injured in excavation collapse
Auberne Homes Limited and groundworks contractor W and E Lammie have been fined after an employee of W and E Lammie was crushed and...
Woodworking company fined after worker suffered multiple leg injuries
On 24 July 2019, the 45-year-old worker had been unloading the bottom deck of the double deck articulated trailer, which was being used...
Drowning
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a factsheet about drowning, which highlights that it is the 3rd leading cause of...
Unregistered gas fitter sentenced for illegal gas work
A self-employed plumber has been sentenced after carrying out illegal and unsafe gas work. In April 2018, Jeffrey Lewis incorrectly...
Multiple serious injuries after wood panels fall on worker
A specialist construction company has been fined after a worker was injured after a number of wooden floor panels fell on him at an...
Demolition company fined after worker sustained life changing injuries
A Preston demolition company has been fined after the operator of an articulated boom type cherry picker became trapped between the...
Notice to display to show you have made your workplace COVID-secure.
Once you have carried out a risk assessment you should display the above notice in your workplace to show that you have complied with the...
Hotel group fined after guest injured falling through rusted railings
Sefton Council has successfully prosecuted Britannia Hotels after a guest at its Prince of Wales Hotel in Southport sustained...
Further Guidance on RIDDOR Reporting of COVID-19
This guidance is for the person reporting, usually the employer (known as the 'responsible person'). The HSE advise that you should...
Employee who suffered hearing loss from faulty alarm awarded over £240,000
(Scotland) A woman who required hearing aids after her ears were damaged by a faulty fire alarm at her workplace has been awarded over...
Kent Access Permit no longer required to access Kent
From today, you will no longer need a Kent Access Permit (KAP) if you’re driving an HGV to the EU from the Port of Dover or the...
HSE updates noise exposure calculator
The HSE has made updates to its noise exposure calculator. The HSE’s Noise exposure calculator helps you to estimate and record workers’...
Routine inspection uncovered serious safety breaches
A construction company has been fined after HSE inspectors found unsafe working at height practises and unsafe crane operations during a...
£1,020,000 fine after refuse lorry killed worker
On 8 April 2016, an employee of Enterprise Managed Services Limited was fatally crushed when he tripped and fell under the wheels of the...
News: Blog2
bottom of page