HSE launches manufacturing inspection initiative focusing on respiratory risks from silica
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors have begun a targeted inspection initiative focusing on manufacturing businesses where materials that contain silica are used. This will include brick and tile manufacturers and foundries.
Exposure to airborne particles of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) can lead to life-changing...Read More »
School fined £35,000 after child severely burned at carol concert
A London primary school has been fined £35,000 after a child received 45 per cent burns to their body at a carol concert.
The school was found guilty after a trial following an incident at a church on 11 December 2019.
During the carol concert, 60 Year 3 children from the school...Read More »
Plymouth City County Council fined £200,000 after failing to protect workers
Plymouth City Council has been fined £200,000 after its failures led to employees developing hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
During 2017 – 2019, two council employees developed HAVS and a further four were diagnosed with CTS as a result of prolonged and uncontrolled exposure to hand...Read More »
Mum of boy electrocuted in a beer garden calls on pubs and clubs to make sure they’re safe this summer
The mother of a seven-year-old boy who died after being electrocuted in a pub beer garden is urging the hospitality sector to make sure their outdoor electrical equipment is safe.
Danielle Jones’ son, Harvey Tyrrell, was electrocuted after he...Read More »
Runcorn business park operator fined £13,000 after worker injured in fall
A Runcorn business park operator has been fined £13,000 after a worker fell more than 13 feet through a fragile roof.
The man sustained life-threatening injuries, including a fractured skull and collapsed lung as a result of the fall, which happened while he was carrying out repairs at a premises on...Read More »