Dr Richard Judge has stepped down as chief executive of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on Friday, 17 August, having led the organisation since November 2014.
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Forge company fined after worker killed
A hot metal forging company has today been sentenced for safety breaches following the death of a worker.
Link: Forge company fined after worker killed
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East Yorkshire company fined after worker loses left arm
Transportation and storage company, H Walton Ltd, was sentenced today for safety breaches after a worker suffered injuries leading to the loss of his left arm.
Link: East Yorkshire company fined after worker loses left arm
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Plymouth landlord puts tenants’ lives at risk
A landlord from Plymouth has been sentenced after gas appliances at his rental property in Plymouth were found to be ‘Immediately Dangerous’.
Link: Plymouth landlord puts tenants’ lives at risk
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Bus driver sentenced after passengers injured
A bus driver has today been sentenced after he lost control of the bus he was driving, injuring five of his passengers.
Link: Bus driver sentenced after passengers injured
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Company fined after workers exposed to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
Nordam Europe Limited have been fined after workers were exposed to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
Link: Company fined after workers exposed to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
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Shell UK fined after technician struck by cylinder
Shell UK Limited has today been fined for health and safety breaches after a technician was struck by a cylinder and left severely injured on the Brent Delta offshore installation.
Link: Shell UK fined after technician struck by cylinder
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Peterborough company fined for failing to undertake asbestos assessment
A property management company has today been sentenced after failing to carry out an asbestos survey prior to undertaking extensive refurbishment works.
Link: Peterborough company fined for failing to undertake asbestos assessment
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Construction firm and director fined for safety breaches
A company and its director have been fined for failure to comply with a prohibition and improvement notice.
Link: Construction firm and director fined for safety breaches
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North Yorkshire company fined after contractor falls from height
A company specialising in the installation of biomass heating systems and photovoltaic solar systems was sentenced today after a worker suffered a serious injury following a fall from height.
Link: North Yorkshire company fined after contractor falls from height
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