Construction firm in the dock following a forklift incident
A forklift driver suffered severe injuries after one of his hands became trapped while he was transporting a load which was not adequately supported on his vehicle. The incident took…
Caustic Soda Burn Results in Fine for Aerospace Firm
An Essex worker was injured while working at an aerospace company in November 2011. The 39 year old man, who has asked not to be named, was cleaning out a…
Risk management and assessment of construction safety measures
Construction, the most dangerous land-based work, is fraught with a number of fatalities and risks. There is a large incidence rate of fatal occupational injuries in most construction sites. The…
How To Prevent Accidents In The Warehouse
Many businesses have storage and warehouse facilities as an integral part of their business and from time to time these can become busy places with bursts of intense activity. With…
Reminder to Pay Attention to Safety Warnings
Oxfordshire Ales Ltd was provided with a written warning by the HSE in May 2010. The warning came in the form of an improvement notice that detailed what action needed…
The Importance of Work Place First Aid and Health & Safety Compliance
First aid provisions and training are critical to the safe running of any workplace and they are often enforced by law. Of course in some particular industries, the need for…
Saving Your Own Skin – Skin Diseases in the Workplace
Work related skin diseases can be caused by many factors. They are common in many of the industries, although there are jobs which are considered to be high risk. Skin…
Head Injuries for Cheltenham Employee Failed by Employers
An employee working for a Cheltenham engineering firm was seriously injured after his head was trapped in a machine. The 33 year old, Gregorz Chylenski, was injured as he worked…
Health and Safety Audit? These tips will help you keep above the bar
Health and safety audits These audits in the United Kingdom are notoriously strict when it comes to compliance with the 1992 workplace health safety and welfare regulations. Considering that the…
Man Loses Arm after Accident with Hydraulic Press
A 47 year old employee had his armed crushed by a hydraulic press while working at Helmet Integration Systems Ltd. Due to the severity of James McKay’s injuries he had…
County Council in Warwickshire Fined for Failing Self-Employed Worker
The Health and Safety Executive have prosecuted the Warwickshire County Council. They decided to prosecute the council after one of their contractors was injured on the job. A self-employed heating…