A Derbyshire manufacturing firm has been fined after a forklift truck driver fell from a ramp whilst unloading a lorry.
Daily archives: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Evesham firm fined for worker’s fall through glass roof
An Evesham horticultural nursery has been fined after a worker suffered serious head injuries and fractured his hand when he fell through a glasshouse roof.
Metal firm’s safety flaws exposed after worker crushed
A Rotherham firm has been prosecuted for safety failings after a maintenance engineer was crushed by a 1.5 tonne weight landing on his back.
Risk of explosion from gas release put lives at risk
A gas company has been fined for putting its employees at risk after a large cloud of flammable gas was released at its Caernarfon depot.
Independent Regulatory Challenge Panel
Looks into complaints regarding advice given by HSE or LA inspectors about health and safety which you think is incorrect or goes beyond what is required to control the risk adequately.
Construction safety – Slips and trips on site
Contractors and others in control of construction sites must manage work so that people can move safely around the site. Your site should be kept in a clean and orderly condition so as to reduce the chance of injury through slips and trips.

