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RoSPA course 'should improve workplace health and safety'
Posted on 03/02/2012
The launch of the UK's first BTEC-accredited health and safety course will encourage more businesses to adopt the recognised qualification, it has been claimed.... Read More


Lack of toilet and washing facilities leads to fine
Posted on 01/02/2012
Businesses have been reminded of the importance of providing good quality toilet and washing facilities, following a successful Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution.... Read More


Heavy fine following construction site fatality
Posted on 02/02/2012
A construction company and director have been fined following the death of a worker at a building site in Hampstead.... Read More


Firm prosecuted over waste offences
Posted on 31/01/2012
A Shropshire company has been fined for a number of waste-related offences.... Read More


Inappropriate use of machinery 'led to worker's death'
Posted on 30/01/2012
A horrific incident which led to the death of a Keighley man has highlighted the importance of taking health and safety in the workplace seriously.... Read More


Gas pipe repair 'could have ended with fatalities'
Posted on 27/01/2012
Two workers narrowly avoided serious injury or death during poorly planned and executed repair work.... Read More


Companies fined £336k following worker roof fall
Posted on 26/01/2012
Three Dundee companies have been fined after a worker fell from a roof, it has been revealed.... Read More


Lorry driver died delivering factory goods
Posted on 25/01/2012
A Hampshire company has been prosecuted after a lorry driver was killed while delivering goods to its factory in Romsey.... Read More


Accident highlights need for proper training
Posted on 24/01/2012
A construction company has been fined after a worker suffered severe injuries when his excavator hit a bridge on the M1.... Read More


Accident highlights need to be careful around machinery
Posted on 23/01/2012
A workplace accident which saw a man have his finger severed by a bubble wrapping machine has highlighted the need for adequate health and safety policies regarding the use of machines.... Read More


Man severs finger on unguarded machine
Posted on 19/01/2012
A company which manufactures cases for computer games has been fined after an employee suffered a serious injury at its Corby factory.... Read More


Worker crushed at Cornwall plastics factory
Posted on 18/01/2012
An experienced technician was killed after he was crushed between the plates on a machine used to make plastic lids.... Read More


Businessman fined after labourer's fatal roof fall
Posted on 17/01/2012
A Liverpool businessman has been fined £112,000 after a labourer died following a fall from the roof of an industrial unit.... Read More


Worker prosecuted over machinery accident
Posted on 16/01/2012
A demolition worker has been taken to court after his actions left one of his colleagues with serious leg injuries.... Read More


Council fined over various safety failings
Posted on 13/01/2012
Suffolk County Council has admitted breaching health and safety laws at three of its workplaces.... Read More


Fire safety savings flagged up for Lambeth Council
Posted on 12/01/2012
Lambeth Council was served with a series of fire safety enforcement notices during 2011 following inspections at a number of public-owned properties.... Read More


Worker breaks finger at Thorntons factory
Posted on 11/01/2012
Chocolate maker Thorntons has been fined after a worker broke her finger while operating a wrapping machine.... Read More


Community sentence for plumber after illegal gas work
Posted on 10/01/2012
A Milton Keynes plumber has been given a three-month community order and a £475 fine after illegally installing and working on a gas boiler.... Read More


Forklift driver fractures back in 'avoidable' fall
Posted on 09/01/2012
A Derbyshire manufacturing firm has been fined £24,000 and ordered to pay full costs of £4,815 after a forklift truck driver fell from a ramp whilst unloading a lorry.... Read More


East Mids sign company fined after worker breaks neck
Posted on 06/01/2012
A Nottinghamshire sign company has been fined £10,000 after a worker fractured his neck falling from a vehicle-mounted lift.... Read More


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