Health and Safety Executive

Category: Prosecution

Businesses urged take proper precautions after worker fractures skull in fall

Monday, September 28, 2009

Businesses are being warned to take correct precautions when their staff work at height, after a roofer sustained serious head injuries

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Kent company fined after employee is crushed to death

Sunday, September 27, 2009

The crushing of a vehicle spray painter has led to a HSE prosecution that concluded today.

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HSE warns employers to control risks from workplace vehicles

Friday, September 25, 2009

HSE is warning employers that they must have systems in place for ensuring pedestrians and vehicles can move safely around the workplace

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HSE prosecutes water filtration company after worker is severely injured

Friday, September 25, 2009

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to ensure that their equipment is fit for purpose

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HSE issues warning to crane companies after major crane collapse

Thursday, September 24, 2009

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today warned tower crane suppliers to make sure staff are adequately trained

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HSE issues warning after NHS trust fails to comply with dermatitis notice

Thursday, September 24, 2009

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers they will face prosecution if they fail to comply

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HSE warning after incident at road works leaves motorcyclist in intensive care

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

HSE  has warned employers to maintain safe systems of working at road works, after a road traffic collision left a motorcyclist in intensive care.

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Manage transport warning after forklift death

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

HSE has warned companies to manage transport in the workplace after a man was killed when his forklift truck was

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Company fined after exposure to severe dermatitis risk

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

HSE is reminding companies of the importance of managing dermatitis risks, by effective risk assessments and taking

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HSE warns those responsible for people working at height

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

A Glasgow-based construction company has been convicted of failing to

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HSE warns schools after work experience pupil is injured

Monday, September 14, 2009

Schools across the West Midlands are being warned to make sure that full health and safety checks are carried out

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Electric shock for welder prompts HSE to encourage maintenance

Monday, September 14, 2009

HSE is calling on factory owners in Lincolnshire to regularly maintain their electrical systems after an incident at a

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Beware of illegal gas fitters warns HSE

Friday, September 11, 2009

HSE has warned of the dangers of having gas work done by illegal gas workers. It follows the successful joint

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Warning to scaffolding companies after collapse prosecution

Friday, September 11, 2009

Scaffolding companies need to double check their structures are safe and secure, the HSE has warned following the

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Electricity risk warning after worker suffers shock

Thursday, September 10, 2009

HSE is warning employers to be wary of operating machinery near overhead power cables after a Staffordshire man

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Unloading danger warning after employee’s legs crushed

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

HSE is warning companies of the importance of implementing safe systems for unloading materials and providing

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Unlicensed asbestos removal will be penalised

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

HSE is warning the building trade that companies and contractors will face prosecution if they remove asbestos

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Fork lift misuse warning after worker hit by falling load

Friday, September 4, 2009

HSE is warning companies of the importance of implementing safe systems for lifting loads and using suitable lifting equipment for the job.

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HSE warns carers as BUPA lands fine for training failures

Friday, September 4, 2009

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.

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Firm fined after worker’s foot is crushed by heavy machinery

Friday, September 4, 2009

HSE is warning employers that adequate safeguards need to be put in place when dealing with heavy lifting

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