Health & Safety News

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£80,000 fine for tractor death farm  (19-Jun-2013)

A Somerset farm has been fined after a young worker was killed when the tractor she was driving overturned

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Haulier fined for worker's fall from forklift truck  (18-Jun-2013)

A North Wales haulage company has been prosecuted after a number of safety failings

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E-learning still under-used for the British workforce  (18-Jun-2013)

Many British businesses are still failing to make use of e-learning opportunities

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HSE Inspection of woodworking premises 2013/14  (14-Jun-2013)

From April 2013 HSE inspectors have been carrying out visits to woodworking premises

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Fatal injury statistics released  (14-Jun-2013)

Statistics have been released by the HSE covering fatal injuries reported under the Reporting of Injuries

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Consultation launched by VOSA  (14-Jun-2013)

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has launched a consultation on proposals

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Strict Liability  (14-Jun-2013)

On 25 April, the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill received Royal Assent following a period

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Help for Mesothelioma sufferers  (14-Jun-2013)

People who suffer from an asbestos-related disease could receive compensation payouts of around £100,000

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Bedding firm fined for multiple machinery safety failings  (13-Jun-2013)

A bedding manufacturer from Rochdale has been handed a £50,000

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School fined for pupil's climbing wall fall  (11-Jun-2013)

An Essex high school has been fined £9,000 for an incident in which a pupil

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HSE fines firms over worker's injury  (07-Jun-2013)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued two companies

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Feeling hot, hot, hot  (07-Jun-2013)

After the cold and the rain of spring, June is bringing with a minor heat wave across the UK.

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BBQ Safety Advice  (07-Jun-2013)

With temperatures soaring, the call for alfresco dining reaches fever-pitch.

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Wigan roofing firm fined for employee injury  (06-Jun-2013)

A roofing firm in Wigan has been issued with a fine of £10,000

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Demolition firm fined following employee's arm injuries  (03-Jun-2013)

A demolition and excavation firm based in Birmingham

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Scaffolder fined for endangering himself, workers and passers-by  (29-May-2013)

A scaffolding contractor has been fined by magistrates for unsafe

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Bath restoration company fined after worker asphyxiated  (28-May-2013)

A company that restores baths and bathroom fittings

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Companies prosecuted after worker injured in roof collapse  (24-May-2013)

Two companies have been prosecuted by

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Removals company fined for employee's broken leg  (23-May-2013)

White & Co plc, the national removals firm,

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Road surface company fined after worker loses arm  (21-May-2013)

A roadstone company will have to pay out nearly £27,000

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Decorating company fined for asbestos exposure failings  (21-May-2013)

A Surrey-based decorating company will have to pay more than £80,000

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Has your photocard driving licence expired?  (14-May-2013)

If your photocard driving licence has expired, you must renew it. A quick check now could save you a fine of up to £1000

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Repeals, revocations and amendments  (14-May-2013)

The Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Repeals, Revocations and Amendments) Regulations 2013 came into force on 6th April

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Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013  (14-May-2013)

New Sharp Instruments in Healthcare Regulations from 11th May 2013

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Construction in the spot-light  (14-May-2013)

Figures recently released by the HSE show that numerous Construction sites across the country seem to be failing to meet minimum standards

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New regulations brought in governing sharps in healthcare  (10-May-2013)

The HSE is introducing new regulations to control the risks posed by needles and other ‘sharps’ in healthcare workplaces

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Food company fined after worker loses finger tip  (09-May-2013)

An incident in which a worker had the tip of one of his fingers severed has seen the company involved fined

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Workplace health initiative results in healthier NHS workers  (02-May-2013)

A workplace health initiative for NHS Wales staff,

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Chemical firm fined for major fireball incident  (02-May-2013)

An incident in which a chemical factory worker was engulfed by an enormous

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Tool company fined for electrical failings  (26-Apr-2013)

A tool supplying company from Hertfordshire will have to pay out £27,000

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Construction company fined for failing to maintain fork lift  (25-Apr-2013)

Failure to maintain a necessary schedule of technical checks on a forklift truck has seen an Essex company given a significant fine.

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Steel company and director fined for finger-severing incident  (22-Apr-2013)

An incident in which a 17-year-old steel worker severed

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Civil engineering firm fined for worker's crush injuries  (19-Apr-2013)

A civil engineering firm from York has been found responsible for safety failings

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Storage and transport firm fined over worker death  (18-Apr-2013)

A transport and storage company has received a £75,000

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Lift company fined for worker's electrocution death  (17-Apr-2013)

ThyssenKrupp Elevator (TKE) UK Ltd, the national lift and elevator company

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Tax relief to help businesses manage sickness absence  (16-Apr-2013)

In our February eBulletin, we identified the Government’s proposals to help businesses manage sickness

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Driver training deadlines  (16-Apr-2013)

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has warned professional lorry, bus and coach drivers to complete their

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Myth-Busters Challenge Panel  (16-Apr-2013)

Rarely does a week go by without another ridiculous health and safety ‘gorn-mad’ story hitting the media

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Cost Recovery – a step too far?  (16-Apr-2013)

If you park illegally, you run the risk of enforcement action from a parking attendant, and probably a resultant fine!

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New HSE Legionella Guidance  (16-Apr-2013)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently completed an in-depth review of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks

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Corporate Manslaughter update  (16-Apr-2013)

Yet another company faces charges of corporate manslaughter - The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has reviewed evidence gathered by Hampshire Police

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HSE appoints new chief inspector of construction  (16-Apr-2013)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have appointed a new chief inspector of construction. Heather Bryant, currently one of HSE’s divisional directors

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Company fined for unsafe use of scissor lifts  (15-Apr-2013)

A fire precaution installation company has been prosecuted

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Transport company fined for worker's unloading death  (12-Apr-2013)

A Cornish transport company has been fined for safety failings

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Construction union opposes scrapping of hard hat laws  (11-Apr-2013)

The construction workers union, Ucatt, has hit out against the revoking

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Workers underestimating issues surrounding sick leave  (09-Apr-2013)

New research has indicated that more than half of employees

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Building firm director fined after worker lost leg  (09-Apr-2013)

The director of a Dorset-based construction company is facing a heavy financial penalty

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Worker death revealed safety failings at wholesale warehouse  (05-Apr-2013)

An inquest into the death of a wholesale warehouse worker has found

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Quarter of London construction sites fail inspections  (05-Apr-2013)

A recent inspection initiative of construction sites in London

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Driving safety tips - update 5  (04-Apr-2013)

Welcome to update 5 of our driving safety tips series. These updates aim to provide essential advice and expert views.

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HSE launches consultation on workplace first aid guidance  (26-Mar-2013)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has begun a comprehensive consultation

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Housing association fined after worker ladder fall  (25-Mar-2013)

A housing association has admitted work at height safety failings

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Lack of trust hindering remote working initiatives  (25-Mar-2013)

New research has indicated that trust issues are making

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