HSE

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HSE inspectors act for “public safety” on nine theme park rides

Nine rides at a Devon theme park were stopped after a routine inspection by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Woodlands Family Theme Park was unable to provide sufficient assurance that the rides had undergone valid safety checks, but was able to rectify the issues quickly to minimise disruption. On Thursday 26 June 2025, HSE […] read more

Joinery firm fined for failing to protect its workers

Unannounced visit by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found failures. The company had failed to protect workers from exposure to wood dust. They also failed to maintain electrical installations. A joinery firm in Middlesbrough has been fined £10,000 after an unannounced visit by Britain’s workplace regulator found multiple health and safety breaches. Inspectors from the […] read more

Rogue gas fitter jailed for carrying out unsafe work

Antony Clifton was suspended by the Gas Safe Register – but carried out illegal and unsafe work anyway. People encouraged to check the Gas Safe Register. A rogue gas fitter from Norfolk has been jailed after carrying out unsafe gas work at a residential property while suspended from the Gas Safe Register. Antony Clifton, from […] read more

Textile company fined after director killed by reversing HGV

Director’s family left with ‘mixed emotions’. No risk assessment or safe system of work in place at time. HSE guidance on safe use of transport is available A textile manufacturer has been fined £220,000 after one of its directors was killed by a reversing HGV in Rochdale. Daniel Ames was a director of The British […] read more

Textile firm fined £300,000 after worker struck by vehicle

CCTV stills show the scene moments before the incident. Company failed to property managed vehicle movements on site. HSE guidance is available.   A company in the West Midlands that reclaims and processes textiles has been fined £300,000 after one of its workers was hit by a telehandler. The man, now 42, suffered serious injuries […] read more