Director spared jail as two companies fined following roofer death
- Young roofer was on just his second day on the job.
- Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace death and HSE guidance is available.
A director has been given a suspended jail sentence and two companies fined after a young man on just his second day on the...Read More »
Director spared jail as two companies fined following roofer death
- Young roofer was on just his second day on the job.
- Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace death and HSE guidance is available.
A director has been given a suspended jail sentence and two companies fined after a young man on just his second day on the...Read More »
Site supervisor fined after exposing school pupils to asbestos
A construction site supervisor has been fined after he exposed primary school pupils and staff to asbestos during renovation work.
Adrian Barraclough was working as a site supervisor during the refurbishment of kitchen facilities at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Bristol.
Demolition firm fined after worker seriously injured in fall from height
A demolition company has been fined after a worker fell six metres through a roof opening during a demolition project, suffering serious injuries.
Lawrie (Demolition) Limited had been appointed as the principal contractor to carry out the demolition of a vacant warehouse in Aberdeen.
Metal gate manufacturer fined after exposing workers to serious safety risks
A metal gate manufacturing company has been prosecuted after repeatedly ignoring Health and Safety Executive (HSE) enforcement notices.
Research and Development in Opening Gates Limited was first visited by HSE at its site in Grantham, Lincolnshire, where inspectors identified serious safety breaches, including unsafe equipment, inadequate control of welding fume, and...Read More »