HSE launches consultation on workplace injury and illness reporting
Great Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety is inviting businesses, employers, health practitioners and industry stakeholders to help shape the future of workplace incident reporting in Great Britain.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today (Tuesday 7 April) launched a public consultation on The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases...Read More »
Staffordshire construction firm and director sentenced after worker seriously injured falling through stairwell
- Worker fell through unprotected stairwell opening during construction of an apartment block.
- HSE investigation found work at height was not properly planned or controlled.
- Company and director sentenced after allowing unsafe working practices.
A Staffordshire-based construction company and its director have been sentenced after a worker sustained serious injuries when he fell through...Read More »
District Council fined £50,000 after worker seriously injured in lawnmower incident
– Bassetlaw District Council has been fined £50,000 after an employee was seriously injured when a ride-on lawnmower overturned
– HSE found the council had failed to carry out a suitable risk assessment
– The Judge found the council to be highly culpable, having fallen far short of expected industry standards
A Nottinghamshire...Read More »
HSE inspectors checking asbestos management
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) marks Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1–7 April), highlighting free guidance and training resources available to help dutyholders and trades comply with the law.
- HSE inspectors visiting premises and construction sites check that asbestos is being managed in compliance with the law and workers are kept safe.
- Regulator...Read More »
Rotherham metal fabrication company sentenced after young apprentice injured during apprenticeship training
– 17-year-old apprentice injured by a metal cutting guillotine
– An HSE investigation found a large gap in the bed of the guillotine that allowed access to dangerous parts of the machinery
– The company had failed to identify risk even after the incident had taken place
A Rotherham-based metal fabrication company has...Read More »