HSE is warning the waste industry to ensure that adequate precautions are taken to prevent injuries caused by reversing waste and recycling collection vehicles.
Category: Prosecution
HSE publishes health and safety statistics for 2007/08
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
New statistics published by the HSE today reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed,
Health and safety statistics 2007/8
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Latest release - health and safety statistics 2007/08 presenting the latest top level statistics on
Exploding pipe stopper injures contractor
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
HSE is warning individuals and companies of the dangers of working in construction after a joiner suffered leg injuries
Carlton company fined after employee loses fingers in machine
Friday, October 24, 2008
HSE has warned companies to protect employees from dangerous machinery and provide suitable training
Two companies fined after man paralysed in fall
Thursday, October 23, 2008
HSE is urging employers to ensure safe working at height after a man was left paralysed
Survey company prosecuted as asbestos campaign begins
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
An asbestos surveying company has been fined after being prosecuted by HSE for failing to identify asbestos insulation
Warning about falling from vehicles following death of driver
Monday, October 20, 2008
HSE warns about the dangers of falling from vehicles following the death of a Central Scotland tanker driver
Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 receives Royal Assent
Friday, October 17, 2008
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) welcomes the Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 which
Landlord fined after double carbon monoxide poisoning
Friday, October 17, 2008
HSE is warning landlords to ensure gas appliances are safe for tenants after two people were poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO),
Recycling firm fined after employee falls
Thursday, October 16, 2008
HSE has warned companies to ensure work at height is carried out safely after a recycling firm was fined
HSE enforcement policy statement: Welsh version
Thursday, October 9, 2008
This document sets out the general principles and approach which the health and safety enforcing
Construction firms must act on advice warn HSE
Friday, October 3, 2008
HSE has reminded construction companies that if they ignore advice about risks they are likely to face prosecution.
Work at height warning following prosecution
Friday, September 26, 2008
HSE is warning of the risks of working at height, after an Essex worker fell from a ladder and suffered
HSE warns companies to protect workers’ safety
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers to ensure they properly manage health
North Tyneside council prosecuted after refuse truck fatality
Thursday, September 25, 2008
HSE is warning the waste industry to ensure that adequate precautions are taken to prevent injuries
Teesside firm fined £15,000 after worker hit by falling beam
Thursday, September 25, 2008
HSE is warning companies which use electro-magnetic cranes that they must ensure the safety of
Council fined after school caretaker exposed to asbestos
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
HSE is warning employers they must ensure all relevant employees are aware of the location of
Hospital fined following injuries to a cleaner
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
HSE is urging hospitals to ensure that suitable protective devices are used where electrical equipment
Companies fined after glass panel falls on construction worker
Friday, September 12, 2008
HSE has warned businesses to ensure that they have safe systems of work in place during lifting and removal activities.
/ Arabic
/ Bengali
/ Chinese
/ Farsi
/ Gujarati
/ Hindi
/ Kurdish
/ Pashto
/ Punjabi
/ Tamil
/ Urdu