Work-related fatalities down - July 1, 2008

Fewer people died from work-related injuries in 2007/08 than in 2006/07, new figures have shown.

According to research by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 228 workers died in workplace accidents compared to 247 in 2006/07, however the number of employees [read more...]

Focus on harmful dust and fumes - June 30, 2008

Businesses in the Midlands can take advantage of a seminar being held in the area aimed at providing them with information on the elimination of harmful dust and fumes in the workplace, it has been reported.

The event has been organised [read more...]

Contracted worker killed - June 30, 2008

An investigation is underway after a contracted rail worker died near a railway bridge at Brigg, south Humberside, it has been reported.

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the incident which took place last week, according to Thisisscunthorpe.co.uk.

Reports claim the [read more...]

Firm prosecuted over amputation incident - June 30, 2008

Two companies have been found guilty of breaching health and safety laws after an employee had all of the fingers on his left hand amputated by a hydraulic swaging press.

Rimac Fabrications from Cannock was ordered to pay a total [read more...]

HSE plans migrant worker checks - June 30, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced it is to make spot checks at employment agencies in Cambridgeshire to ensure migrant workers are receiving adequate induction and training.

HSE inspectors and environmental health officers plan to contact agencies to find [read more...]

Health and safety curriculum call - June 27, 2008

The chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health has called for health and safety at work to be made part of the national curriculum to combat the number of young people killed when they enter [read more...]

New act will lead to more prosecutions - June 27, 2008

The Corporate Manslaughter Act will lead to more companies being successfully prosecuted for health and safety breaches, according to industry figures.

It comes after the news that the owner of a fireworks depot and his son are to face trial accused [read more...]

Company fined for inadequate machine guards - June 27, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned correct safety precautions must be taken when using machinery following the prosecution of an employer after two members of staff suffered injuries at work.

Geraint Jones and Susan Jones received lacerations to their [read more...]

Machine maintenance 'essential' - June 26, 2008

Companies are being warned they must conduct planned maintenance checks on machinery in the workplace.

The message comes after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) discovered a series of faults on machinery at a West Lothian food processing plant which it [read more...]

Company guilty over employee burns - June 26, 2008

Companies are being warned they must provide employees with suitable protective equipment after a Leicester firm was fined for failing to do so.

Harrison Castings was fined £5,300 and ordered to pay £2,134.10 in costs as well as £2,000 compensation to [read more...]