HSE contributes to award-winning hydrogen safety research in aviation sector
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has played a key role in a major research project that has been recognised with a national award for innovation in sustainable transport.
The research project focused on critical safety research to support the safe deployment of hydrogen in aviation taking place over a three-year...Read More »
Stove manufacturer fined £200,000 after employee loses leg
- Worker suffered life-changing injuries.
- There had been a similar incident at the company in 2021.
- Company fined £200,000 and ordered to pay full prosecution costs.
A manufacturer of wood-burning stoves on the Isle of Wight has been fined £200,000 after an employee had his lower leg amputated following crush injuries caused when heavy...Read More »
Shell UK fined £560,000 following major hydrocarbon release
A large offshore oil and gas company has been sentenced and fined £560,000 after failing to properly maintain pipework for seven years.
Pipework on Shell UK’s Brent Charlie platform in the North Sea deteriorated to such an extent that contained hydrocarbon fluids escaped, forming a potentially catastrophic explosive and flammable mixture...Read More »
Fine for company after man seriously injured at wind farm
- Incident happened at Tom Nan Clach Wind Farm near Inverness.
- Worker was seriously injured following electrical flashover.
- HSE guidance is available.
A wind farm management services company has been fined £80,000 after a worker was seriously injured by an electrical flashover.
Natural Power Services Limited had sent the then 38-year-old to carry out maintenance...Read More »
Roofing company fined £16,650 after employee fell through skylight opening
- Employee sustained serious injuries after fall from height
- Company failed to implement safety measures for work at height activities
- Kingsley Roofing Contractors Limited fined £16,650
A Northampton roofing company has been fined £16,650 after an employee suffered serious injuries when he fell through a skylight opening.
Ryan Robinson, 31, was working for Kingsley Roofing...Read More »