3 June Bangladesh factory collapse – update Bangladesh factory collapse update: June 2015 It is understood that Police in Bangladesh have charged the owner of the Rana Plaza complex with murder following the building’s collapse in 2013 which killed more than 1,100 people. Sohel Rana and more than a dozen Government officials are among 42 people to face charges for their direct roles … Read More
2 June Health and Safety Failings – Prosecution follows unguarded machine incident Prosecution follows unguarded machine incident Key Facts: An employee suffered crush injuries and a broken arm after an incident involving an unguarded machine. Whilst the hazard had been identified, guards had not been installed to prevent access. The packing company were prosecuted and were fined £10,000, plus costs of £2,328. Read More
1 June Health and Safety Failings – Failure to safety check dumper truck results in £14k fine Failure to safety check dumper truck results in £14k fine Key Facts: A firm have been prosecuted after the faulty brakes on a dumper truck they hired out lead to a worker’s multiple injuries. When the truck began to roll down a slope, a worker tried to engage the footbrake, but his leg became trapped … Read More
29 May Health and Safety Failings – Unsafe ladder work leads to prosecution Unsafe ladder work leads to prosecution Key Facts: An investigation was launched after an employee broke his heel in an incident involving a ladder. The worker was unable to return to work for 6 months. The company were prosecuted for failing to adequately plan work at height. Read More
28 May Health and Safety Failings – Construction firm fined after ladder fall Construction firm fined after ladder fall Key Facts: A construction firm have been prosecuted after a worker fell from a ladder whilst attempting to repair a scrolling billboard. The employee broke his arm and pelvis in the incident. The company were fined £12,000, costs of £3,201.40 and a victim surcharge of £140. Read More
26 May Health and Safety Failings – Dangerous work at height leads to prosecution Dangerous work at height leads to prosecution Key Facts: A Liverpool based property developer has been prosecuted as a result of dangerous work at height. There was no adequate protection in place whilst contractors were working on a tower platform. The company was fined £7,000 and costs of £1,496.50. Read More
25 May Firm Fined for Worker’s Hand Injury | Health & Safety Firm fined £3,000 for worker’s hand injury Key Facts: A tool manufacturing firm have been prosecuted following a worker’s hand injury. A shift-manager’s hand was crushed in a machine whilst he was attempting to fix a fault. As a result of his injuries, he lost the index finger on his left hand. The firm was … Read More
22 May Unguarded Machine Incident Leads to Fine | Health & Safety Unguarded machine incident leads to £8k fine Key Facts: An unguarded machinery incident lead to worker breaking his arm, whilst trying to repair computer-controlled machinery. Several key safety failings were identified, including lack of appropriate risk assessment, lack of adequate training, and no system in place to monitor employees. The company were fined £8,000 and … Read More
21 May Health and Safety Failings – Unguarded machine leads to £7k fine Unguarded machine leads to £7k fine Key Facts: An incident involving an unguarded machine left an employee with serious injuries to his hand. The resulting HSE investigation found that the dangerous nip point of the machine had been left totally unguarded. The company were fined a total of £7,000 and costs of £2909.25. Read More
19 May Health and Safety Failings – Fine issued after worker burnt by flash fire Fine issued after worker burnt by flash fire Key Facts: A worker suffered serious burns after being caught in a flash fire. Unsafe methods of defrosting a pressure washer resulted a flash fire that swept over the employee’s body. The company were prosecuted for breaching health and safety regulations, and were fined £6,666. Read More