12 June Unsafe electricity work fines for two companies | Health & Safety Unsafe electricity work leads to fines for two companies Key Facts: Two men suffered severe burns whilst working on a live electricity distribution board. A capacitor from the distribution board fell onto a live conductor whilst they were working on it, causing an electrical flashover. The employing company and the company in charge of the … Read More
11 June Health and Safety Failings – Unsafe basement work leads to building collapse Unsafe basement work leads to building collapse Key Facts: Two brothers have been prosecuted for unsafe basement work practices that led to the collapse of a building. The HSE said that it was remarkable that no one was killed in the incident. The structural damage was so dangerous that the council had to demolish the … Read More
9 June Health and Safety Failings – Farming company fined after ATV incident Farming company fined after ATV incident Key Facts: The fiancée of the director of a farming company suffered life-changing head injuries after an incident involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The ATV was described as ‘dangerous and unroadworthy’, the fiancée had received no formal training, and there was no helmet available for her to wear whilst … Read More
5 June Plumber Fined for Unsafe Boiler Installation | Health & Safety Plumber fined for unsafe boiler installation Key Facts: An investigation was launched following the unsafe installation of an oil-fired boiler. No problems were noticed until 6 months later, when the householder came home to discover a house full of smoke and fumes. The plumber was fined £250 for breaching legislation with an unsafe boiler installation. Read More
4 June Landlord Prosecuted for Gas Safety Failings | Health & Safety Landlord prosecuted for gas safety failings Key Facts: A Plymouth based landlord has been prosecuted for failure to comply with Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. The landlord had failed to properly maintain a gas boiler. He was fined £16,000 plus costs of £1,500. Read More
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