25 November Prosecution: Worker fatally injured in machinery accident In the following article, we discuss a recent Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution. This prosecution highlights the need to take workplace safety seriously, and the importance of carrying out and acting on risk assessments. The HSE case A Derbyshire-based company have been fined £277,500 after a worker was trapped and killed in an unguarded … Read More
21 November Seasonal stress considerations in warehouse settings As Black Friday and the festive season approach, warehouse operatives face intense pressure to meet increased demand nationwide. High quotas, repetitive tasks, and cramped workspaces can quickly lead to stress, fatigue, and even injury. Addressing these challenges is important to maintaining wellbeing and fostering a positive health and safety culture. As part of National Stress … Read More
5 November Celebrating 25 years of LRB Consulting Ltd! Friday 07 November 2025 marks the 25-year anniversary of LRB Consulting Ltd. To mark the occasion, we spoke to our Director, Michael Ellerby to ask him about his health and safety journey, leading to this milestone. What inspired you to start your own health and safety consultancy? There were two complementary factors: some rigidity in … Read More
27 October Workplace noise: HSE find gaps in workplace protection Hearing loss caused by excessive noise at work can be permanent, but with the right health and safety measures, it is preventable. Some industries where noise exposure is commonly found include manufacturing, mechanics, construction and events settings. The Labor Force Survey from 2021/22 to 2023/24 estimated that the number of workers with work-related hearing problems … Read More
21 October A spotlight on emergency lighting With shorter days upon us, now is a good time to turn our attention to the importance of emergency lighting, and the role it plays in supporting emergency evacuations. In the event of power failure or a fire, emergency lighting can illuminate the exit routes, manual call points and firefighting equipment. This allows building occupants … Read More
17 October Fatality highlights the importance of cold weather preparedness A recent investigation from the HSE saw Lanes Group Limited fined £800k following the tragic death of a drainage engineer. The employee was critically injured when a frozen jet hose exploded and struck him in the face. He was placed on life support, which was switched off just after Christmas in 2022, leaving behind a … Read More
24 September Prosecution: Construction company fined after exposing workers to asbestos risks Asbestos was banned in 1999, however when construction works take place on older buildings, the presence of asbestos can pose an occupational hazard to workers. We recently highlighted the mesothelioma risks associated with asbestos, which are further evidenced in the HSE prosecution below. HSE prosecution In August 2025, a Manchester-based construction firm, A1 Property Maintenance … Read More
22 September ‘Recgonise it, report it’: Fire door safety week 2025 Fire doors are a fundamental component of fire protection in commercial, industrial and many residential and healthcare settings. Designed to contain the spread of fire and smoke, they provide vital time for safe evacuation and emergency response by preventing the spread of fire in an emergency. When is a fire door not a fire door? … Read More
18 September Understanding asbestos risks Asbestos was widely used in UK construction until its ban in 1999. If you work in or around buildings built or refurbished before 1999, you could be at risk. Understanding the dangers of asbestos is essential for protecting your own health, and the health of others around you. What is asbestos? Asbestos is a group … Read More
27 August Prosecution: Roofing company fined following fall from heights HSE case A Welsh-based company have been fined £40,000 after a roofer fell through an unguarded skylight. He sustained serious head trauma, broken ribs, a ruptured spleen and kidney damage, having profound long-term effects on his health. Following the incident, he now suffers with PTSD. The subsequent investigation by the HSE found that the company … Read More