Company fined £20,000 for health and safety failings at building site in Alderley Edge
A company has been fined £20,000 for a catalogue of health and safety failings at a building site in Alderley Edge.
Work was taking place to convert an old bank into offices on London Road in the Cheshire village.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspected the site on 9 October 2020....Read More »
Plumber jailed after illegal gas work costs elderly woman over £1000
A plumber has been jailed for 16 months after carrying out illegal gas work that cost an elderly woman over £1000.
Christopher Roland Shaw, also known as Chris Parker and trading as SOS Express Plumbing, attended the woman’s home on Newport Road, Headingley, Leeds, between 9 and 15 October 2015, where...Read More »
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The immense contribution made by women experts in science and technology to the work of Great Britain’s workplace regulator is being recognised.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is highlighting the impact of its female staff on International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
The event, which was started by...Read More »
Two companies fined more than £380k after worker fell through roof
Two companies have been fined more than £380k after a worker fell through the roof of a retail unit in Milton Keynes.
The roofer, who was 32 at the time, fell more than 20 feet through a roof light on to a suspended ceiling at Unit 103, Watling Street, on 19...Read More »
£100k fine for care company after tragic death of woman
A supported housing company has been fined £100k after a disabled woman in their care died after choking on a marshmallow.
Shirley Breeze, who had severe learning disabilities, as well as being diagnosed with epilepsy and dyspraxia was in the care of Ark Housing Association Limited when the incident happened at...Read More »