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Author Archives: HSE

‘James Bond’ builder who threatened HSE inspectors found guilty

Unsafe work spotted by inspectors from HSE. Site manager refused to co-operate and made threats of violence. Inspectors had to return to site with police officers. A builder who threatened inspectors from Britain’s workplace regulator and told them his name was James Bond has been fined. David Robert Lane, 59, was the site manager of […] read more

Derbyshire Police prosecuted for failing to protect officers

Derbyshire Police has been fined £60,000 after several of its officers were injured when a riot training exercise went wrong. Four serving police officers suffered burns after petrol bombs were thrown at them during the simulated exercise at a training facility in Rotherham on 2 February 2021. An investigation into the incident by the Health […] read more

NHS Trust fined after it failed to manage hand-arm vibration risks

NHS Trust fined £40,000 after several employees developed serious and irreversible hand-arm vibration-related conditions. The court heard how failures to assess and control vibration exposure left staff at risk of lifelong ill health. One long-serving employee described losing her career, independence and financial security as a result. An NHS Trust has been fined £40,000 after […] read more