Timber company fined after employee severs thumb
A timber company has been fined after an employee suffered serious injuries when his thumb came into contact with a saw blade.
High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court heard that on 13 February 2019, Maceij Rudnicki, was setting up the floor mounted band resaw for a production run when his hand was drawn...Read More »
Construction company fined following fall from height.
Side Extensions Limited, a Hertfordshire-based construction company, has been fined for not having safety measures in place for working at height which caused the fall and death of an 86-year-old woman.
Southwark Crown Court heard that on 2 December 2019 Mrs Iris Keys entered a construction site at St Ann’s Hill,...Read More »
Two men sentenced after worker suffers fatal injuries after falling through fragile roof
Two men have been fined and received suspended sentences after a worker fell over five metres through fragile roof panels suffering injuries that subsequently proved fatal.
Newcastle Crown Court heard how that on 16 November 2015, the worker was carrying out over-cladding work, involving the installation of new roofing material over...Read More »
HSE Chair – We need to continue to build on our strong expertise and experience to address future challenges
A blog by Sarah Newton, HSE Board Chair
Alongside the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next week, there is another anniversary that’s close to all of us at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This year also marks 50 years since the publication of the Robens Report which led to the Health &...Read More »
Furniture manufacturer fined after failing to manage employee’s exposure of vibration
A North Wales company that manufactures sofas and chairs has been fined after failing to ensure that employee’s exposure to the risks from vibrating tools was sufficiently risk assessed and managed.
Mold Magistrates’ Court heard that Westbridge Furniture Designs Limited did not have a thorough risk assessment, adequate controls to manage...Read More »