A construction company in Leigh has been ordered to pay £11,517 after one of its workers was seriously injured when a wall collapsed on him in Wigan.
Category: Workers
HSE consults on EU artificial light regulations
Monday, November 9, 2009
HSE has today released a consultation document outlining how it plans to implement a European Union (EU) Directive to protect workers from hazardous sources of artificial light.
Statistics - big improvements in Britain’s record
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Britain became a healthier and safer place to work last year, according to figures released today by HSE.
Health and safety statistics 2008/09
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The latest statistics on work-related health and safety - work-related ill-health, injuries, dangerous occurrences,
HSE warning to sole traders after labourer killed by a falling steel joist
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
A London-based plumber has been fined following the death of a labourer in Essex. HSE brought the case after Ajet Krasniqi, 24, died when he was hit on the head
Construction - Working Well Together events
Friday, October 16, 2009
Join the campaign, help reduce death and injury in the construction industry. Find a Working Well Together (WWT) event near you.
HSE warns building firms after worker is seriously injured in fall
Friday, October 16, 2009
HSE is urging employers to ensure their workers are protected when working at height after a man fell from the first floor of a building
Safety warning after Lancashire workers get 11,000-volt shock
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Outdoor workers in Lancashire are being urged to take extra care near overhead electricity lines after two men suffered 11,000-volt electric shocks and burns.
Pet food director fined after worker crushed to death
Thursday, October 15, 2009
A director of a pet food company has been fined £10,000 for breaches of health and safety law after a worker was crushed to death.
Machinery manufacturer fined after worker loses fingers
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
HSE is reminding companies of the importance of adequately guarded machinery following an incident where a man lost four fingers and part of his thumb.
Mental Health Awareness Day 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
10 October - HSE advice to help define and understand the relationship between work related stress and common mental health problems.
Coming soon: Asbestos - Hidden Killer campaign
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Starts 2 November 2009 - helping tradesmen and maintenance workers know when they might be working with asbestos.
Food manufacturer fined after worker’s fingertips amputated
Friday, October 2, 2009
HSE is warning food companies about the need for suitable risk assessments and adequate guarding of machinery after
Machinery guarding warning
Friday, October 2, 2009
Employers operating machinery need to ensure that risks are fully assessed and that potentially dangerous moving
Company fined after employee dies from serious head injuries at work
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
HSE is urging companies to implement and maintain safe systems of work and to offer full training to staff to ensure that the health and safety of employees is not put at risk.
HSE marks 35 years
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The number of employees being killed or injured at work is at its lowest level
Cheltenham borough council fined £14,000 after ride on mower incident
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
HSE is warning that care needs to be taken when using ride-on mowing machines following a court prosecution of an employer.
Crumlin company fined after worker loses parts of fingers in machinery
Monday, September 28, 2009
Machinery workings must be guarded to prevent operatives contacting dangerous parts HSE has said.
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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