A construction company has been fined after an employee was struck by the placing boom of a concrete pump, causing serious injuries. Brighton Magistrates Court heard how on the 5 March 2019, concrete footings were being poured at a site at Ditchling Common, East Sussex . Due to the soft ground, vehicles could not get …
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read moreThe Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has paid tribute to fellow Board member George Brechin OBE, who passed away on Saturday 17 October after a short illness. Sarah Newton said: “We all feel great sadness about this news. “In addition to being the senior member of the Board, offering guidance to his …
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read moreThe Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has paid tribute to fellow Board member George Brechin OBE, who passed away on Saturday 17 October after a short illness. Sarah Newton said: “We all feel great sadness about this news. “In addition to being the senior member of the Board, offering guidance to his …
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read moreSefton Council is one of many local authorities working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) checking on businesses to make sure they are COVID-secure. Sefton is part of the Liverpool City Region that has just been placed in the highest lockdown tier following discussions between central and local government. HSE inspectors and Sefton Council’s …
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read moreA transport company has been fined after a worker was fatally injured when the pallet of stone tiles he was attempting to deliver fell onto him. High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 23 November 2016, an agency driver was carrying out a delivery for Reason Transport UK Limited at Fraser Road, High Wycombe. The …
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