HSE warns construction companies to ensure that they complete thorough risk assessments and have proper on-site
Category: Prosecution
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease case study
Successful HSE prosecution of a Northumberland stonemasons firm after failure to report a case of Respirable
HSE warns hospitals over falls from windows
HSE has warned hospitals and other care providers that they have a duty to ensure the safety of their patients,
Use safe systems when working at height
HSE has warned employers to ensure they have safe systems of work in place when working at height.
HSE prosecutes Burnley company director
HSE warns employers that they must comply with enforcement notices or risk prosecution. The warning follows a HSE
CORGI gas installer prosecuted
In a prosecution brought by HSE self-employed CORGI registered gas installer, Azam Siddiqi, was fined £500
Consumers urged to check gas fitters’ are CORGI registered
HSE is warning consumers to check gas fitters are CORGI registered. The warning comes after a gas fitter
Building contractor exposes workers to asbestos
HSE is urging employers to ensure the safety of non-employees who may be affected by risks arising from
Major warning after care home death
HSE has warned care homes across the country that they must stick to the guidance to avoid fatal incidents.
Timber manufacturer prosecuted after worker injures hand
HSE is warning employers to ensure that machinery has adequate safety guards and there are safe systems
Bloom Environmental Limited fined £12,000
Following the prosecution of Bloom Environmental Limited who were fined £12,000 at Halesowen Magistrates’ Court,
Building company, director and foreman prosecuted
Following the death of a worker, on August 31st 2005, the Crown Prosecution Service pursued a manslaughter charge
Roofers prosecuted for endangering themselves and others
HSE has today warned individuals and companies that failure to ensure the safety of those who work at height
£800 for endangering fellow employee
HSE has reminded employees of their duty towards fellow colleagues, the warning follows an HSE prosecution
£100,000 fine following construction worker death
Dawson-Wam Limited was fined £100,000 and ordered to pay costs of £76,128.68 at Croydon Crown
School proprietor fined £12,500
HSE urges those responsible for the care of young children to ensure sufficient levels of supervision are in place,
Slips and trips - Relevant laws and standards
A summary of a Court of Appeal case, Ellis v Bristol City Council with important implications for employers
Notification of prosecution cases
Approving and taking prosecutions is one of HSE’s most important functions and one on which we are closely judged. It is
HSE warns HGV operators about safety during reversing
HSE has brought the safe operation of heavy goods vehicles into sharp focus following a successful prosecution
ICL investigation: Completion of legal proceedings
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) welcomes the completion of the criminal prosecution, which arose out

