Diving instructor used falsified medical certificate to seek employment Document was identified and reported by a local diving school HSE warns it will take action against misuse of safety-critical certification A recreational diving instructor has been fined after falsifying a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) commercial diving medical certificate. Stuart Elmes, of Bournemouth, falsified the […] read more
A civil engineering firm and an air ambulance charity have won national awards for designs that eliminate the risk of musculoskeletal injuries at work. Robots and bespoke roller systems eliminate manual lifting risks. Winners mark the 10th year of the MSD Risk Reduction Through Design Awards Designs developed with workers could inspire other employers to follow suit. Workers at two […] read more
Cheshire-based scrap merchant didn’t have employers liability compulsory insurance. Issue came to light after visit from the Health and Safety Executive. HSE reminding companies that having insurance not an ‘optional extra’. Britain’s workplace regulator is reminding all company owners of their legal responsibility to hold Employers’ Liability Compulsory Insurance (ELCI). The message comes from the […] read more
HSE investigation found clear failings leading to two separate incidents of exposure to caustic soda at Essex-based manufacturer. Employee lost part of their leg in 2019 incident after stepping in puddle of caustic soda at West Thurrock site. In 2022 a second worker needed skin grafts after suffering burns while decanting caustic soda at Grays […] read more
Company failed to put suitable measures in place to protect employees. Worker suffered long-term damage to his hand following the incident. HSE guidance emphasises importance of safe isolation procedures before cleaning machinery. A manufacturing company has been fined £340,000 after an employee was seriously injured while cleaning machinery at its site in Swindon. The 42-year-old […] read more