HSE investigation found clear failings leading to two separate incidents of exposure to caustic soda at Essex-based manufacturer. Employee lost part of their leg in 2019 incident after stepping in puddle of caustic soda at West Thurrock site. In 2022 a second worker needed skin grafts after suffering burns while decanting caustic soda at Grays […] read more
Company failed to put suitable measures in place to protect employees. Worker suffered long-term damage to his hand following the incident. HSE guidance emphasises importance of safe isolation procedures before cleaning machinery. A manufacturing company has been fined £340,000 after an employee was seriously injured while cleaning machinery at its site in Swindon. The 42-year-old […] read more
Worker suffered life-changing injuries after being run over by a reversing 15-tonne excavator. HSE found the company failed to protect pedestrians from moving vehicles in the yard. A waste management company in Hampshire has been prosecuted by Britain’s workplace regulator after a man had both legs amputated when he was crushed by a 15-tonne excavator. […] read more
Man sustained life-changing injuries resulting in amputation when crushed under one-tonne block of concrete. Investigation found the driver of a forklift truck involved in the incident had no training. Company failed to protect workers from moving vehicles on its site. A vehicle maintenance company in Worcestershire has been fined after one of its workers was […] read more
Company failed to provide hot water and suitable rest facilities. Failures continued despite HSE taking action. Provision of suitable welfare facilities is legal requirement. A West Midlands based construction company has been fined after Britain’s workplace regulator found repeated failures at four different construction sites across the region. A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspection […] read more