A manufacturer of paper packaging has been fined after a worker suffered a severe skull fracture and permanent injuries when a 4.5-ton machine fell on him. Matthew King was working for Multi Packaging Solutions UK Limited at its East Kilbride site on 31 October 2023 when he was struck on the head whilst working underneath […] read more
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 £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