Landmark guidance issued for first time as regulator responds to silicosis deaths of young workers Dry cutting declared unacceptable and water suppression confirmed as legal requirement. Enforcement measures ramped up with the first of over 1,000 inspections already underway The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today announced a major package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of […] read more
Mark Smith fell through loft hatch while re-roofing house in Wimbledon. The roofer fractured his back and has been unable to return to work. Falls from height remain a leading cause of death and injury. A Hampshire-based company has been fined after a roofer suffered life‑changing injuries when he fell through an unprotected loft hatch […] read more
Dramatic CCTV footage captures moment tree surgeon suffers electric shock. He had been part of team of three clearing vegetation on busy road in Wiltshire. Lighting tower he was pushing made contact with 11,000 volt overhead powerline. CCTV shows the dramatic moment a tree surgeon suffered a powerful electric shock from an overhead powerline while […] read more
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