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Waste company fined after two workers injured in explosion
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Bedfordshire waste company has been sentenced after two of its employees suffered burns whilst processing flammable aerosol containers. Luton Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 12 July 2016, two workers were processing flammable aerosol canisters using an industrial plastic shredder. The canisters were highly pressurised and, while using a gas operated forklift to lift them […]
Posted 6 years ago
International tyre manufacturer fined after workers seriously injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Pirelli Tyres Ltd has been fined after two employees had their arms broken by the same machine. Carlisle Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 29 November 2013, an employee of Pirelli Tyres Ltd was loading the stripline machine when his left arm was pulled in by a roller. On 31 August 2015 a second employee had […]
Posted 6 years ago
Waste management and recycling company fined after worker injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A waste management and recycling company was sentenced after an employee sustained serious injuries to his foot while adjusting a waste shredding machine. Chesterfield Magistrates Court Heard how on 17 May 2016 an employee was adjusting the shredder to prevent the rotating teeth of the shredder catching on the mesh sieve on the bottom of […]
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Construction company fined after undertaking unlicensed asbestos work
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Bristol-based construction company has today been sentenced for carrying out unlicensed asbestos work. Bristol Magistrates’ Court heard how, during July 2017, a project was undertaken to refurbish The Cherry Tree pub at Oldland Common, Bristol, into eight flats. T.W. Parker (Building & Groundworks) Ltd was commissioned to conduct the works. A survey of the […]
Posted 6 years ago
Become a #DustBuster and show your support for our health campaign
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Our inspectors will be visiting construction sites across Great Britain to see if businesses have measures in place to protect their workers’ lungs from the likes of asbestos, silica and wood dust. We will specifically be looking for evidence of construction workers knowing the risk, planning their work and using the right controls. Become a […]
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Company fined after worker suffers life-changing injury
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Timberline DIY Limited has today been sentenced after an employee injured three of his fingers while cleaning a band re-saw. South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 30 June 2016, the worker was cleaning the saw at the premises on Riley Street, Jarrow, when he made contact with a moving blade. As a result of […]
Posted 6 years ago
Company fined after worker falls through fragile floor
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Colchester-based company has been fined after an employee fell through fragile ceiling tiles. Basildon Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 8 January 2016, a worker was asked to sort shoes which were stored on a floor, next to an unprotected area of fragile ceiling tiles. The worker fell through the fragile ceiling tiles, approximately 2.7m […]
Posted 6 years ago
South Yorkshire skip hire company fined
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Skip hire and waste processing company, J Edwards Waste Management Ltd was sentenced today for safety breaches after a worker was injured trying to clear a blockage in a trommel drum. Sheffield Magistrates court heard how, on 24 March 2015, the drum of the trommel machine used for sorting material had become jammed and the […]
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Construction company fined after failing to prevent exposure to carbon monoxide
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Willmott Partnership Homes Ltd has today been fined after exposing members of the public to carbon monoxide fumes. Aylesbury Crown Court heard how, on 11 December 2014, at Hamilton House in Wolverton, a number of gas installations were found to be either immediately dangerous or at risk following the report of a smell of gas […]
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Devon based welding engineer sentenced after serious injury to worker
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
An agricultural engineer from Totnes in Devon has been sentenced after a worker sustained serious, life changing injuries after falling through a mezzanine floor whilst it was under construction. Plymouth Crown Court heard how Russell Soper, trading as RJS Agricultural Welding was contracted to install the mezzanine floor in a unit at the South Hams […]
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Yorkshire Water Services Ltd sentenced after worker killed
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Yorkshire Water Services Ltd has been sentenced today after a fitter suffered fatal burns when his clothing was ignited by sparks. Leeds Crown Court heard that, on 20 July 2015, Mr Michael Jennings was working in the bottom of a dry well, a designated confined space, on the end of the disused Lane 1 of […]
Posted 6 years ago
Construction companies fined after worker injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Two construction companies have been fined after a worker’s foot was trapped in a rotating screw. Liverpool Crown Court heard how, on 5 March 2015, Costain Limited and Galliford Try Building Limited were upgrading Water Treatment Works in Cheshire. During commissioning work, a worker’s foot became trapped in a large rotating screw which led to the […]
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Cambridge busway fatality: HSE investigating
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating a fatal collision at a busway in Cambridge. On Thursday 13 September 2018, a cyclist was involved in a collision with a bus at the busway on Long Road. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. A HSE spokesperson said: “We have been in contact with the […]
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Company fined after worker suffers fractured spine
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A construction company has been sentenced after a worker was injured while demolishing a farm building. South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 20 September 2017, an employee of Northern Structures Ltd was removing roof sheets from a timber frame farm building when he fell approximately 4 metres through one of the asbestos cement roof […]
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Logistics company fined after death of worker
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Dudley-based logistics company has been fined after a worker died when he was trapped between a trailer and his vehicle. Dudley Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 22 January 2016, a Tuffnells Parcels Express Limited employee was fatally injured whilst attempting to attach a trailer to his vehicle. The trailer was parked upon a slight […]
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Capita announced as preferred bidder for Gas Safe services
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Capita Plc will continue to operate the official register of engineers licensed to undertake gas work on behalf of The Health and Safety Executive (HSE). HSE today announced the outsourcing company as the preferred bidder to deliver the five-year contract. Following a robust public procurement process, Capita Gas Registration and Ancillary Services (CGRAS) – a […]
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Car wash company fined for insurance breach
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A car wash company has been fined for not having employers’ liability insurance. Birmingham Magistrates’ Court heard how the company was unable to produce a certificate of insurance during an inspection which was part of an initiative with West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following […]
Posted 6 years ago
Company fined for insurance breach
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A company that carries out maintenance and repair of motor vehicles has been fined for not having employers’ liability insurance. Birmingham Magistrates’ Court heard how the company were unable to produce a certificate of insurance during an inspection which was part of an initiative with West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council. An investigation by […]
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Charity fined after injuries to member of the public
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A charity has been fined after a member of the public lost her leg when she became trapped under a lorry carrying a fairground ride. Peterborough Magistrates Court heard that, on 4 November 2015, a member of the public was struck by a lorry during the set up for the Bonfire Night 2015 Event on […]
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HSE appoints experts in gig economy and mental health to Workplace Health Expert Committee
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has appointed two new experts to its independent Workplace Health Expert Committee (WHEC). WHEC is a scientific and medical expert committee which provides independent, expert opinion to HSE by identifying and assessing new and emerging issues in workplace health. Dr Joanna Wilde and Dr Paul Litchfield will join WHEC […]
