A Cumbria-based packaging manufacturer has been fined after workers were exposed to dangerous hydrogen sulphide gas. One employee subsequently died after collapsing in a pump room at the company’s Wigton site in December 2021. The HSE investigation found failures to adequately assess and control the risk of gas build-up in site drainage systems. A Cumbria-based […] read more
Illegal gas work carried out on a house in Torquay leaving an ‘immediately dangerous’ situation Investigation found multiple failings left by unregistered gas fitter HSE encourage householders to check the Gas Safe Register for qualified professionals An unregistered gas fitter has been sentenced after carrying out illegal gas work at a house in Torquay that […] read more
Worker seriously injured after collapsing wall knocked him through an unprotected floor opening No edge protection, no warning signage, no safety instructions given to workers, and no supervisor present at the time of the incident HSE guidance on working at height is available A construction company based in the Northwest of England, has been fined […] read more
Work carried out on two properties in Northwich. One boiler illegal installed was found to be dangerous. Failures could have been catastrophic for homeowners. An unregistered gas installer and his father have been sentenced after carrying out illegal gas work at two houses in Cheshire. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found […] read more
A Cornish farmer has been fined for failing to take action after walkers were attacked by cattle with calves on a public footpath. A 75-year-old man suffered serious injuries and required surgery after being trampled while walking his dog. HSE found cattle with young calves, which are known to be protective and unpredictable, had been […] read more