“Serious gaps” found in protecting workers from excessive noise
Three-quarters of noisy workplaces lacked essential knowledge on maintaining hearing protection equipment, inspections have found.
The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) most recent inspection campaign has identified significant failings in workplace hearing protection, uncovering issues with employee training and equipment management.
One in four workplaces had noise...Read More »
Update from HSE on Coney Beach investigation
The investigation into last month’s incident at Coney Beach Amusement Park continues, with the ride in question now being inspected by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) experts at its laboratory in Buxton.
Several children were injured in the incident involving the Wacky Worm ride at the venue in Porthcawl, South Wales...Read More »
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...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...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...Read More »