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
• Bristol landlord fined under Health and Safety at Work act • Member of the public fell from a staircase which was found to have fundamental flaws in design • HSE investigation found lack the staircase was not fit for purpose A Bristol landlord has been fined after a member of the public sustained significant […] read more
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