Housing company fined more than £500,000 after worker suffers burns24th April 2024 A housing company based in Kent has been fined £528,000 after an employee repairing a fence post inadvertently struck an underground cable, suffering burns to his face.The MHS Homes employee and a colleague had been tasked by the company to repair three fence…
Included in this months update: Council votes to urge government to make change for inclusive PPE. Arriva & cleaning firm failed to segragate pedestrians at bus depot. EA says it is trying to reduce pollution from roads, including working with National Highways to introduce pollution mitigating schemes Disclaimer: The information provided in the Heath &…
Included in this months updates: Man handed community order for illegal removal of asbestos. Farming company fined £320,000 after death of “much loved” family man. Manual handling at work Disclaimer: The information provided in the Heath & Safety Updates Archive is intended for informational purposes only. Viewers are advised to use the information at their…
Included in this months updates: Keep people safe from future dangers of asbestos, regulator warns. Biggest Environmental Problems of 2024. Lorry loaders crush risk from powered tilting stabilisers. Disclaimer: The information provided in the Heath & Safety Updates Archive is intended for informational purposes only. Viewers are advised to use the information at their own…
The oil and gas, and wind generation industries use floor grating systems extensively in their operations. These systems provide safe access to various parts of the equipment and infrastructure. However, the improper use of floor grating systems can result in serious accidents and injuries. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert…
On Wednesday 12 April, the UK government’s Building Safety Regulator opened the registration process for high-rise residential buildings in England. This marks a significant step towards ensuring the safety of residents in high-rise buildings, following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 which claimed 72 lives. The registration process applies to buildings over 18 metres…
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