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Update on investigation into incident at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show

The investigation into last month’s incident involving a fairground ride at the Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show continues. An 18-year-old woman was injured on the evening of Saturday 26 July 2025 during the event in Hampshire. She was taken to hospital and sustained serious injuries. HSE inspectors and amusement device specialists have visited the […] read more

Fine for chemical company after worker suffers burns

Worker suffered burns from a steam hose. HSE investigation found steam hose wasn’t safe. Company had no understanding of risks involved. A chemical company has been fined £100,000 after one of its workers was permanently scarred from burns from a steam hose at a site in Motherwell. A 23-year-old was burnt across his back and […] read more

Public consultation opens on restricting PFAS in firefighting foams

Six-month consultation seeks views on UK REACH technical dossier and proposed restrictions. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in its role as the Agency for UK REACH, today opened a six-month public consultation to gather stakeholder views on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams. The opening of the UK REACH consultation links to […] read more

Publication consultation opens on restricting PFAS in firefighting foams

Six-month consultation seeks views on UK REACH technical dossier and proposed restrictions. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in its role as the Agency for UK REACH, today opened a six-month public consultation to gather stakeholder views on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams. The opening of the UK REACH consultation links to […] read more

HSE to lead investigation into death of George Gilbey

The investigation into the death of George Gilbey is now being led by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). George, 40, was working in Shoeburyness, Essex on 27 March 2024, when he fell to his death. The involvement of Essex Police has now concluded. HSE will now lead the criminal investigation. HSE inspector Natalie Prince […] read more