A textile company was sentenced today for safety breaches after a worker died from crush injuries.
Link: Company fined after worker dies following crush injury
Source: Health and Safety
HSE releases annual workplace fatality figures
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2017/18, as well as the number of people known to have died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, in 2016.
Link: HSE releases annual workplace fatality figures
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North West roofer sentenced after failing to manage health and safety on site
A Manchester-based roofer has today been sentenced after breaching health and safety laws.
Link: North West roofer sentenced after failing to manage health and safety on site
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Company fined after workers suffer serious leg injuries
An engineering company was sentenced today after two employees were seriously injured during work to dispose of old gas cylinders at the company’s site in Hull.
Link: Company fined after workers suffer serious leg injuries
Source: Health and Safety
Suspended sentence for South East scaffolder following unsafe work
A Kent-based scaffolder has been sentenced after unsafe working practices were observed during the erection of scaffolding.
Link: Suspended sentence for South East scaffolder following unsafe work
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Company fined after worker fell down a lift shaft
A care home was sentenced after an employee suffered significant injuries after falling around 1.5 metres down a lift shaft.
Link: Company fined after worker fell down a lift shaft
Source: Health and Safety
Sole trader fined after worker injured
An East Lothian-based sole trader was today fined after a self-employed furniture maker was injured on their premises.
Link: Sole trader fined after worker injured
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West Midlands timber yard fined after two workers struck by vehicle
A timber yard has been fined after two workers were seriously injured when they were struck by a side loader lift truck.
Link: West Midlands timber yard fined after two workers struck by vehicle
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Devon construction company fined over safety risk
A Devon based construction company has been fined after placing employees and members of the public at risk of serious injury by failing to suitably maintain their fleet of lorry mounted elevated work platforms (MEWP).
Link: Devon construction company fined over safety risk
Source: Health and Safety
Falkirk company fined after employee killed
A company which manufactures freshly prepared meals was fined £176,000 when an employee was killed after being struck by empty food trays.
Link: Falkirk company fined after employee killed
Source: Health and Safety