Kent Auto Developments Limited, a classic Mini part manufacturing and engineering firm based in Romney Marsh, was sentenced today after a worker suffered injuries after becoming entangled in a metal working lathe. On 10 August 2020, Joshua Halls was completing the process of polishing brake drums for a Mini, rotating on a manual metalworking lathe. … read more
Now’s the time to get gas checks says regulator HSE says regular checks can keep homes safe – and cut costs Help is available for those struggling to pay for checks Recent domestic gas incidents have attracted significant media coverage. HSE is reassuring people they need to be careful but not unduly concerned. Gas incidents … read more
A man who was in control of a construction site in Scotland has been fined for not allowing two HSE inspectors access to the site to deal with unsafe work activity. In 2021 multiple concerns about unsafe work at a construction site in Irvine had been sent to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). On 16 … read more
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating an incident at a theme park in Cornwall after three people suffered injuries on a ride and attended hospital. The incident happened at around 11.45am on 26 July at Flambards theme park in Helston, Cornwall. HSE is making enquiries into what happened and the ride remains closed … read more
The grieving uncle of a four-year-old boy killed on a farm has urged everyone in agriculture to do more to keep children safe. Brian Nutter was at the wheel of a farm vehicle when his nephew Harry Lee fell from the cab footplate and was crushed beneath its wheels. Mr Nutter, speaking during this year’s … read more