19 September Construction Site Manager Jailed for Manslaughter due to Negligence A construction site manager has been jailed for 30 months (two and a half years) following the death of a worker. The court ruled that the death as manslaughter by gross negligence. Site Manager Jailed for 30 months following a week-long manslaughter trial at Birmingham Crown Court. The judge, Mr. Justice John Saunders, said: “It seems the … Read More
16 September Health and Safety Failings: Foundry fined after worker’s clothes catch fire Foundry fined after worker’s clothes catch fire Key Facts A foundry has been fined after a worker suffered serious burns when his clothing caught fire. The HSE found the worker had not been provided with adequate training, work equipment or PPE. The foundry was fined £15,000 plus costs. Read More
15 September Health and Safety Failings: Engineering firm fined after worker loses finger Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace A Hampshire engineering firm was fined £14,000 and ordered to pay £2,222.37 after a worker lost a finger in a lathe machine, underscoring the critical importance of prioritising Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace. Key Facts An engineering firm have been fined after a worker severed one … Read More
13 September Health and Safety Failings: Diecasting firm fined after worker suffers severe burns Diecasting firm fined after worker suffers severe burns Key Facts An aluminium diecasting firm have been fined after a worker was seriously injured after becoming trapped in a machine The employee suffered a cardiac arrest and fourth degree burns The firm was fined £140,000 plus costs. Read More
12 September Health and Safety Failings – School fined £40,000 after fall from height School fined £40,000 after fall from height Key Facts A school have been fined after a worker fell from height A member of a maintenance team suffered injuries after falling from a roof in the school grounds The school were fined £40,000 plus costs. Read More
5 September Company Director jailed following death of a worker Company director jailed for a year following the death of one of his workers. A 51-year-old father-of-three (PW) died on 29 January 2014 when a remote controlled Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP) he was loading onto a truck fell from the ramps and crushed him. Manchester Crown Court heard how PW had not been adequately trained … Read More
5 August Asbestos in Schools – Trust fined after refurbishment disturbs asbestos Asbestos in schools is an issue that requires serious attention. Sometimes, this goes wrong, as happened here. The trust of an Essex school has been fined after poorly planned and managed refurbishment and maintenance activities exposed school staff and others to asbestos. The Case: Chelmsford Crown Court heard that managers at The Boswells School, Chelmsford, … Read More
1 August Are turban-wearing Sikhs exempt from the need to wear head protection in the workplace? Question – I was recently asked: “I recall some time ago that Sikhs did not need to wear hard hats if they were wearing a turban – Do you know if that is still the case?” Answer: In short the answer is yes, turban-wearing Sikhs exempt are exempt from the need to wear had protection. Longer … Read More
14 July Health And Safety Failings – Lifting equipment leads to £90,000 fine Lifting equipment leads to £90,000 fine Key Facts A Wrexham based coach firm have been prosecuted for failing to comply with LOLER regulations. The subsequent HSE investigation found that the company had at least 14 items with outstanding LOLER examinations. They were fined £90,000 plus costs of £3,068. Read More
13 July Health And Safety Failings – Worker Killed By Falling Boxes Worker Killed By Falling Boxes The Case A Plymouth firm has been prosecuted after a worker was fatally injured when a stack of boxes of frozen fish fell on him. The 22-year-old employee was helping to clear a fallen stack of boxes in a cold store area of the factory when another stack of boxes … Read More