Two employees developed occupational asthma after prolonged exposure to animal allergens. Both are now permanently disabled; one was unable to continue in their role. HSE found the university failed to identify and control the risks for over 15 years. Cardiff University has been fined £280,000 after two employees developed occupational asthma because of exposure to […] read more
24-year-old worker suffered serious damage to his hand following the incident. HSE investigation found machine blockages were commonplace and company hadn’t acted on 2021 risk assessment HSE guidance makes clear importance of safe isolation procedures before unblocking machinery. A tissue manufacturing company has been fined after an employee was seriously injured while clearing a machine […] read more
Diving instructor used falsified medical certificate to seek employment Document was identified and reported by a local diving school HSE warns it will take action against misuse of safety-critical certification A recreational diving instructor has been fined after falsifying a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) commercial diving medical certificate. Stuart Elmes, of Bournemouth, falsified the […] read more
A civil engineering firm and an air ambulance charity have won national awards for designs that eliminate the risk of musculoskeletal injuries at work. Robots and bespoke roller systems eliminate manual lifting risks. Winners mark the 10th year of the MSD Risk Reduction Through Design Awards Designs developed with workers could inspire other employers to follow suit. Workers at two […] read more
Cheshire-based scrap merchant didn’t have employers liability compulsory insurance. Issue came to light after visit from the Health and Safety Executive. HSE reminding companies that having insurance not an ‘optional extra’. Britain’s workplace regulator is reminding all company owners of their legal responsibility to hold Employers’ Liability Compulsory Insurance (ELCI). The message comes from the […] read more