6 October Drum explosion – residual vapours A drum explosion occurred due to residual flammable substance. A Kent company who supplies road safety products has been fined after a worker suffered life-threatening injuries when a drum he was working on exploded. Maidstone Crown Court heard how 41-year-old AF, an employee of Highway Care Limited, was using a plasma cutter to cut up … Read More
10 March Health and Safety Failings – Quarry safety failings lead to firm’s second fine Quarry safety failings lead to firm’s second fine Key Facts: Quarry blast sent rocks of up to 15 kilos flying across a public road towards employees HSE identified serious control failings in quarry safety Blast not properly planned, and inadequate safety measures in place Firm fined £30,000 – having already been fined £20,000 in 2013 … Read More