25 November Health and Safety Failings – Construction firm fined for unsafe basement work Construction firm fined for unsafe basement work Key Facts: A construction firm have been fined after an HSE clampdown on poor safety conditions in basement projects. An unexpected HSE visit identified serious safety failings at the construction firm’s site, where workers lives were put at risk. The firm was fined £13,400 plus costs. 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