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Author Archives: HSE

Care home fined after resident choked to death on meal

Resident died after being served food that did not meet his documented swallowing requirements. HSE investigation found a failure in the system of work for preparing and serving modified meals. Thomas Telford had a well-documented history of dysphagia and was at high risk of choking. A care home company has been fined after a resident […] read more

Immingham metal fabrication company sentenced after seven workers develop vibration-related illnesses

Seven employees reported with vibration-related conditions including nerve damage and finger blanching Workers described daily life impacts including numbness at night and inability to grip Company failed to risk assess vibration exposure or provide health surveillance and training A metal fabrication company based at Immingham Docks in North East Lincolnshire has been sentenced after pleading […] read more

Police force fined after student officer hit by car on Christmas Eve

The student officer had been responding to a traffic collision. HSE investigation found West Mercia Police failed to manage risks. Force failed to provide suitable information and training to its officers. A police force has been fined after one of its officers was hit by a passing car while responding to a traffic collision on […] read more

Forging company fined over death of employee entangled in lathe

– Nick Hardiman, 54, died after becoming entangled in a lathe while using handheld emery cloth at Somers Forge Limited in Halesowen on 8 December 2023 – HSE found the company failed to prohibit dangerous working practices, prevent access to moving machinery parts, and establish safe operating procedures – HSE guidance states emery cloth should […] read more