Businesses are being warned to take correct precautions when their staff work at height, after a roofer sustained serious head injuries
Category: Prosecution
Businesses urged take proper precautions after worker fractures skull in fall
Kent company fined after employee is crushed to death
The crushing of a vehicle spray painter has led to a HSE prosecution that concluded today.
HSE warns employers to control risks from workplace vehicles
HSE is warning employers that they must have systems in place for ensuring pedestrians and vehicles can move safely around the workplace
HSE prosecutes water filtration company after worker is severely injured
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to ensure that their equipment is fit for purpose
HSE issues warning to crane companies after major crane collapse
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today warned tower crane suppliers to make sure staff are adequately trained
HSE issues warning after NHS trust fails to comply with dermatitis notice
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers they will face prosecution if they fail to comply
HSE warning after incident at road works leaves motorcyclist in intensive care
HSE has warned employers to maintain safe systems of working at road works, after a road traffic collision left a motorcyclist in intensive care.
Manage transport warning after forklift death
HSE has warned companies to manage transport in the workplace after a man was killed when his forklift truck was
Company fined after exposure to severe dermatitis risk
HSE is reminding companies of the importance of managing dermatitis risks, by effective risk assessments and taking
HSE warns those responsible for people working at height
A Glasgow-based construction company has been convicted of failing to
HSE warns schools after work experience pupil is injured
Schools across the West Midlands are being warned to make sure that full health and safety checks are carried out
Electric shock for welder prompts HSE to encourage maintenance
HSE is calling on factory owners in Lincolnshire to regularly maintain their electrical systems after an incident at a
Beware of illegal gas fitters warns HSE
HSE has warned of the dangers of having gas work done by illegal gas workers. It follows the successful joint
Warning to scaffolding companies after collapse prosecution
Scaffolding companies need to double check their structures are safe and secure, the HSE has warned following the
Electricity risk warning after worker suffers shock
HSE is warning employers to be wary of operating machinery near overhead power cables after a Staffordshire man
Unloading danger warning after employee’s legs crushed
HSE is warning companies of the importance of implementing safe systems for unloading materials and providing
Unlicensed asbestos removal will be penalised
HSE is warning the building trade that companies and contractors will face prosecution if they remove asbestos
Fork lift misuse warning after worker hit by falling load
HSE is warning companies of the importance of implementing safe systems for lifting loads and using suitable lifting equipment for the job.
HSE warns carers as BUPA lands fine for training failures
HSE is warning carers and care home operators to ensure they follow the correct training and procedures for moving and handling elderly, frail or disabled patients.
Firm fined after worker’s foot is crushed by heavy machinery
HSE is warning employers that adequate safeguards need to be put in place when dealing with heavy lifting

