26 May Health And Safety Failings – Firm Fined Following Fall From Height Firm Fined Following Fall From Height The HSE launched the investigation into the safety practices of a Derbyshire based construction company after a worker was injured in a fall from height The Case The court heard how a subcontractor was contracted to pour concrete onto the first floor of a building under construction in Edinburgh. … Read More
25 May Health and Safety Failings – Two Firms Fined Over Asbestos Two Firms Fined Over Asbestos Two firms were fined in April 2016 for breaching health and safety laws relating to safe work with asbestos. Read on to find more about the case The Case An HSE investigation was launched into the safety practices of two companies after asbestos was found to have been disturbed during … Read More
19 April Health and Safety Failings – Landlord sentenced for gas safety failings Landlord sentenced for gas safety failings Key Facts A tenant raised concerns about gas safety in the property he was renting. The HSE investigation identified failings on the landlord’s part The landlord was given a suspended sentence and ordered to pay costs. Read More
17 April Health and Safety Failings – Family partnership fined following roof fall Family partnership fined following roof fall Key Facts A worker fell through a skylight over 4m to the concrete floor below He suffered a broken bones and severe bruising The family partnership were fined £5,000 plus costs. Read More
9 March Health and Safety Failings – Firm fined after crane worker fatally injured Firm fined after crane worker fatally injured Key Facts A crane worker suffered fatal crush injuries after becoming trapped between drive motors A lack of suitable risk assessments were blamed for a lack of a safe system of work. The firm pleaded guilty and were fined £300,000. Read More
8 March Health and Safety Failings – NHS Trust Fined After Man Fatally Injured NHS Trust Fined After Man Fatally Injured Key Facts NHS Trust prosecuted after 87 year old man suffered fatal injuries He fell three feet when he slipped from a hoist whilst being bathed, and died the next day The NHS Trust was fined £107,000 plus costs Read More
6 March Health And Safety Failings – Port Operator Fined After Mooring Incident Port Operator Fined After Mooring Incident Key Facts A port operator was prosecuted after a worker was injured. The worker’s hand became caught between a powered capstan and a heaving line, causing serious injuries. The port operator was fined £1.8 million, plus costs of over £14,000. Read More
11 February School Prosecuted For Science Experiment Injuries | Health & Safety School Prosecuted For Science Experiment Injuries Key Facts School fined after technician seriously injured preparing science experiment Chemistry lab technician lost parts of three fingers and ruptured his bowel in the incident School fined £26,000 plus costs Read More
9 February Health and Safety Failings – Mower Injury Results In Fine Mower Injury Results In Fine Key Facts A housing trust employee suffered severe hand injuries whilst trying to unblock a ride-on mower The HSE investigation found that safe systems of work had not been established for use of the mower The housing trust was fined £140,000 plus costs. Read More
29 January Health and Safety Failings – Takeaway shop fined for employers liability insurance gap Health and Safety Failings – Takeaway shop fined for employers liability insurance gap Key Facts A takeaway firm were prosecuted after failing to produce an employers liability certificate The HSE wrote several times asking for proof of ELCI but received no information from the company They were fined £2,000 plus costs Read More