Roofer risked lives of those working for him. He ignored HSE prohibition notice. Verbally abused inspector and failed to show at court. A Cornish roofer has been sentenced after failing to comply with requests for information from an inspector for Britain’s workplace regulator. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) received a concern after workers had […] read more
Apprentice fell through fragile roof. One company failed to properly plan for the work. Second company failed to produce documents as part of investigation. Two companies have been fined after an apprentice fell from height while installing CCTV in Weymouth. The then 20-year-old electrical apprentice had been working for Tristan G Murless Limited at one […] read more
Chris Keegan died after being fatally injured at his place of work West Yorkshire plant hire company fined £433,550 HSE found the forklift had not had a full inspection to ensure it was safe to operate after repairs. The family of a much-loved man have spoken of his ‘horrific’ death at work following the […] read more
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has played a key role in a major research project that has been recognised with a national award for innovation in sustainable transport. The research project focused on critical safety research to support the safe deployment of hydrogen in aviation taking place over a three-year period between 2022 and […] read more
Worker suffered life-changing injuries. There had been a similar incident at the company in 2021. Company fined £200,000 and ordered to pay full prosecution costs. A manufacturer of wood-burning stoves on the Isle of Wight has been fined £200,000 after an employee had his lower leg amputated following crush injuries caused when heavy metal sheets […] read more