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Posted 6 years ago
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 […]
Posted 6 years ago
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 […]
Posted 6 years ago
Tata Steel fined after worker fell into open pit
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A steel company has today been sentenced for safety breaches after a worker fell into an open pit. Sheffield Crown Court heard how, on 26 February 2014, Mr Steven Ayres was working at Tata Steels Billet Mill in Stocksbridge when he was tasked with emptying a skip at the bottom of an open pit. With […]
Posted 6 years ago
Council fined after workers exposed to asbestos
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Kent County Council (KCC) has today been fined £200,000 after asbestos was disturbed at Lansdowne Primary School. Canterbury Crown Court heard how, on 6 November 2014, an environmental health officer was carrying out a routine food inspection when they noticed what looked like asbestos rope hanging from the ceiling. A prohibition notice was served on […]
Posted 6 years ago
HSE investigating supply to schools of metal gauze mats which contain asbestos
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been made aware that two UK laboratory supply companies have supplied schools and potentially other users with gauze mats which contain asbestos. The metal gauze mats are designed for use over Bunsen burners. A HSE spokesperson said: “While we assess the overall risk of exposure to be low, […]
Posted 6 years ago
Manufacturer fined after workers exposed to asbestos
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A machining manufacturer has been fined after workers were exposed to asbestos fibres whilst demolishing an internal wall. Birmingham Magistrates’ Court heard how the workers were asked to remove the internal wall by their manager. There was no asbestos survey or an up to date asbestos management plan for the premises. An investigation by the […]
Posted 6 years ago
Two companies plead guilty following death of five-year-old Alexys Brown in August 2015
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Before Bournemouth Crown Court, two companies have today pleaded guilty following a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation into the death of a five-year-old girl who became trapped while using a lift at her home in Weymouth. On 13 August 2015, Alexys Brown got into the lift and put her head through a damaged vision […]
Posted 6 years ago
Landlord given custodial sentence for gas safety offences
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A landlord has been sentenced for failing to maintain gas appliances at a rental property and repeatedly failing to provide tenants with a Landlords Gas Safety Certificate. Norwich Magistrates’ Court heard how inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Gas Safe Register inspected a property at Kings Lynn in Norfolk in 2017 where […]
Posted 6 years ago
Company fined after worker loses three fingers
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A decorative panel manufacturing company was fined after a worker was injured when using an industrial saw. Leeds Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 29 March 2016, an employee of Laminated Products Limited was working alongside colleagues using a beam saw to cut sheets of MDF. When he reached into a hole in the fixed guarding, […]
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Orkney company fined after employee fell through fragile roof
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A cheese company has been fined £8,000 after an employee was seriously injured when he fell through a fragile roof. Kirkwall Sheriff Court heard how, on 30 October 2017, an employee of Orkney Cheese Company Limited was asked by the general manager to retrieve a dead mouse from an unfloored loft area. After doing this […]
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Company fined following asbestos exposure during maintenance work
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A wood processing company has been fined after unsafe asbestos work was carried out at its premises in in Macclesfield. Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 20 October 2016, in the aftermath of a large explosion at the Bosley site, Wood Treatment Ltd was directed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to […]
Posted 6 years ago
Siemens and E-On fined after worker injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Limited and E.On UK Plc. have been fined after a roof panel fell on a worker during turbine maintenance work. Dumfries Sherriff Court heard how, between February and March 2013, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Limited undertook maintenance work on a turbine at Steven’s Croft PowerStation, near Lockerbie for E.On UK Plc. The court […]
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Richard Judge steps down as HSE chief executive
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
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. Dr Judge has left his post after having overseen significant improvements to the way HSE regulates and engages with industry and employer representatives, to deliver on its core […]
Posted 6 years ago
Forge company fined after worker killed
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A hot metal forging company has today been sentenced for safety breaches following the death of a worker. Sheffield Crown Court heard how, on 17 July 2015, Billy Fairweather, 35, was tasked with hammering down pieces of hard alloy in a team of four. One of the pieces Mr Fairweather was working on was small […]
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East Yorkshire company fined after worker loses left arm
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
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. Leeds Magistrates’ court heard how, on 9 August 2017, a lorry driver was delivering wheat to Low Newstead Farm in Ripon when it tipped onto the floor of a […]
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Plymouth landlord puts tenants’ lives at risk
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A landlord from Plymouth has been sentenced after gas appliances at his rental property in Plymouth were found to be ‘Immediately Dangerous’. Plymouth Crown Court heard how the gas appliances in the property on Laira Street were worked on by someone who was not registered with the Gas Safe Register. An investigation by the Health […]
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Bus driver sentenced after passengers injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A bus driver has today been sentenced after he lost control of the bus he was driving, injuring five of his passengers. Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 22 February 2016, the employee of Cambus Limited trading as Stagecoach East, lost control of the bus he was driving as he negotiated a gap in the […]
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Company fined after workers exposed to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Nordam Europe Limited have been fined after workers were exposed to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Cardiff Crown Court heard how around 100 employees of the company, which maintains and repairs aircraft components, were exposed to Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) and developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) over 22 years. At least 30 employees were […]
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Shell UK fined after technician struck by cylinder
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
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. Aberdeen Sheriff Court heard how, on 10 November 2014, technicians were required to replace a gas cylinder within a system used to extinguish fires. When […]
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Peterborough company fined for failing to undertake asbestos assessment
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A property management company has today been sentenced after failing to carry out an asbestos survey prior to undertaking extensive refurbishment works. Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court heard how, between April and May 2017, Thistlemoor Healthcare and Management Ltd undertook construction work at two properties, one of which was part of a medical centre in Peterborough. In […]
