Working at height must be thoroughly planned - June 4, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive is warning companies to check potential dangers employees are exposed to while working at height.

It follows the prosecution of Oldham metropolitan borough council after an employee fell from a bowls pavilion and broke his arm [read more...]

Seminar aims to reduce construction death toll - June 3, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Scottish Housebuilders Health and Safety Forum and Homes for Scotland have joined forces to host a seminar aimed at reducing the number of workplace injuries and deaths on construction sites.

According to the HSE, [read more...]

HSE to carry out inspection initiative - June 2, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to target poor performing sectors in the construction industry by beginning an inspection initiative in Sefton.

Scheduled for June 9th, the inspections will be unannounced and will focus on the refurbishment industry in the [read more...]

Contractors and individuals fined over worker's death - May 13, 2008

Nottingham crown court has fined two contractors and two individuals nearly £200,000 in total following the death of a worker in a distribution plant.

German Hans Zdolsek died after plunging 28 ft while working at a Wilkinsons site in February 2004.

Following [read more...]

Employee fall costs firm £10,000 - May 12, 2008

Businesses are being warned that they must take every action possible to prevent workers from falling, after a building firm was fined following an incident.

South Tyneside magistrates' court imposed a fine of £10,000 on Sunderland based company Murray Construction and [read more...]

HSE warns companies following worker's death - May 7, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to companies to ensure workers who operate at height are provided with suitable safety equipment, following the prosecution of a company that failed to do so.

A worker for North Eastern [read more...]

Investigation launched after crane arm snaps - May 6, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an investigation after three men were injured when a crane arm snapped at a shipyard in Glasgow.

One man is currently in hospital being treated for minor injuries while another two were treated [read more...]

Everest prosecution leads to robust enforcement warning - May 1, 2008

The prosecution of home improvement company Everest has led to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issuing a warning to firms that they face robust enforcement action if workers' safety is not properly safeguarded.

On July 14th, a HSE inspector passed [read more...]

Company fined £10,000 after worker severs artery - April 29, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning companies to ensure employees are properly trained in the safe use of ladders, after a firm was fined following a workers injuries.

Carlisle magistrates fined Carlisle Glass £10,000 after the company pleaded guilty [read more...]

HSE and Tamar Foods to highlight health and safety to contractors - April 24, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), along with Tamar Foods, is looking to raise health and safety awareness by holding a seminar on April 30th.

Aimed at contractors from across the south-west, the event will occur at Duchy College, Cornwall, and [read more...]