Author Archives: HSE

HSE inspecting compliance under Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017.  Regulator launches video explaining inspection guidance.  Inspections taking place across Great Britain.  The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is conducting an inspection campaign targeting chiropractors who use radiation generators.   The regulator’s inspections will assess dutyholders’ compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), which protect employees and other persons from occupational radiation exposure.   To help dutyholders understand the requirements of an inspection, the HSE […] read more

A North London construction director and his company were fined for failing to comply with multiple HSE enforcement notices Inspectors identified repeated safety failings at a residential conversion site, including work at height risks and inadequate site management HSE guidance on managing health and safety in construction is available A construction company director and his […] read more

Sir Stephen Timms, Minister of State, has confirmed the appointment of Graham Farrant as a new non-executive director on the board of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Graham will bring a wealth of experience from local government and public sector to help HSE continue to deliver its mission: Protecting People and Places. On his […] read more

HSE inspection found poor control of metalworking fluids on CNC machines. Workers were put at risk of ill-health including dermatitis, asthma and other respiratory conditions. The firm failed to comply with Improvement Notices issued by HSE inspectors. An engineering firm in Bedfordshire has been fined £27,200 after poor management of safety put employees at risk […] read more

Man was struck standing next to colleague Life changing injuries inflicted Lamppost was badly corroded and beyond its expected lifespan Glasgow City Council has been fined £80,000 after a military veteran sustained life-changing injuries when he was struck by a falling lamppost in the city’s west end in June 2023. A 50-year-old man was standing […] read more