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 inspectio… read more
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… read more
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 ass… read more
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 emp… read more
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 the… read more