Health and Safety Executive inspecting chiropractors to assess radiation compliance
- 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...Read More »
Director and company fined after failing to comply with enforcement notices
- 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...Read More »
Graham Farrant appointed to HSE Board
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...Read More »
Engineering firm fined £27,200 after endangering workers
- HSE inspection found poor control of metalworking fluids on CNC machines.
- Workers were put at risk of ill-health including dermatitis, asthma and other respiratory conditions.
- The firm failed to comply with Improvement Notices issued by HSE inspectors.
An engineering firm in Bedfordshire has been fined £27,200 after poor management of safety put employees...Read More »
Glasgow City Council fined £80,000 after military veteran struck by collapsing lamppost
- Man was struck standing next to colleague
- Life changing injuries inflicted
- Lamppost was badly corroded and beyond its expected lifespan
Glasgow City Council has been fined £80,000 after a military veteran sustained life-changing injuries when he was struck by a falling lamppost in the city’s west end in June 2023.
A 50-year-old man was...Read More »