HSE is warning construction companies of the importance of implementing safe systems for working at height.
Category: Prosecution
Food manufacturer fined after explosion disables worker
HSE has warned companies to properly maintain pressure systems after a man lost his leg following an explosion at a food
Worker suffers serious burns in Greenwich factory incident
HSE is warning companies to ensure maintenance work is carried out safely after a welder suffered serious burns in an
Service engineer dies working under refuse collection vehicle
HSE is warning vehicle repair and maintenance engineers of the dangers of working under vehicles after a
HSE prosecutes Weetabix after worker loses fingertips
HSE has warned companies to ensure machinery is adequately guarded after a worker at Kettering firm Weetabix Ltd
Transport company loses appeal following serious incident
Harris Transport lost their appeal against the £28,000 fine handed to them on 23 January after an incident left an
HSE warn of the dangers of working at height after fall
HSE has warned companies that they must control the risks from falls in the workplace. This message follows the
Fall shatters life of Rhondda carpenter
A five-metre fall left Rhondda carpenter David Morgan with serious injuries which may well have ended his career. Following
Working at height warning after Oldham MBC prosecuted
HSE has warned of the danger of working at height without properly planning the work. The warning follows the
Aerosol companies warned after explosion kills worker
HSE has warned aerosol companies of the need to adopt good industry working practices when the change over of
Company fined £30,000 after agency worker loses arm
HSE has reminded companies of their responsibility to provide a safe working environment following the prosecution of a
Freight company fined £22,000 following death of worker
Following the death of an employee, in March 2006, the HSE pursued a prosecution against Berser International Cargo
Bus company fined after worker suffers spinal injuries
HSE has warned garage owners to ensure that workers are safe when working in or near vehicle inspection pits.
Landlord prosecuted over faulty boiler fatality
HSE is highlighting the fatal consequences of carbon monoxide gas following the death of a six-year old girl who was
Carriage of dangerous goods - prohibition notices
The list of prohibition notices issued under the carriage of dangerous goods regulations has been updated.
Employers warned to assess risks properly after worker loses fingers
HSE has warned employers to ensure they assess workplace machinery risks properly to ensure they have adequate
Construction company fined £18k after worker injured
HSE is warning construction companies to manage the risks faced by their workers and contractors on building sites
HSE warns: Use qualified tradespeople to check your flues
HSE is issuing a warning to the public to have any flued appliance carefully checked and serviced by qualified and competent
Burntwood company fined £7,000 after employee suffers crushed fingers
Employers are being warned by the HSE to ensure they assess workplace risks properly and inspect moving machinery to
Waste firm fined after employee death
HSE warns employers to ensure they control the risks from workplace transport at their sites

