The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is hosting a webinar on process isolations in the offshore oil and gas sector, aimed at driving improvement in this critical safety area. The free online event will take place on 4 December 2025 from 10:30 to 11:30. Why this matters Process isolations are a key barrier to preventing […] read more
Alban Watts died due to a ‘basic and simple’ failure. Dangerous parts of machinery had inadequate guarding. HSE guidance on working with machinery is available. The family of a much loved man from Cumbria have spoken of their anger that his life was worth less than “the cost of a 50 pence screw”. Alban Watts […] read more
Driver sustained a brain injury and multiple fractures after falling from trailer Company failed to implement adequate fall prevention measures Penn Elcom Limited fined £80,000 A manufacturing company has been fined £80,000 after a visiting lorry driver sustained life-changing injuries when he fell from a trailer during loading operations at a site in County Durham. […] read more
Employees exposed to asbestos risk during dismantling of wall panelling. Asbestos had not been identified in previous surveys of the studio buildings. HSE investigation found failures in assessment, training and emergency arrangements. A film studio in Hertfordshire has been fined £6,000 after poor management of minor building works led to the disturbance of asbestos – […] read more
Worker sustained serious injuries when his foot was trapped in machinery. Company had failed to prevent access to dangerous parts. HSE guidance is available. A Yorkshire animal feed manufacturer has been fined £500,000 after a worker lost part of his foot when it was entangled in machinery. William Thompson (York) Limited pleaded guilty after failing […] read more