Latest Information from The HSE

Recycling company fined after worker crushed

A recycling firm has been fined after a worker suffered crush injuries from a roller shutter door.

Suspended sentence for unregistered gas worker

A man has been fined and given a suspended prison sentence after working on a number of boilers without being Gas Safe registered.

HSE to make cost recovery dispute process fully independent

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that it is to consult on proposals to make its cost recovery scheme dispute process fully independent.

Building Contractor fined after workers fatal fall

A Manchester building contractor has been jailed following the death of a casual labourer who fell nearly seven metres through a fragile roof.

Butchers fined after worker suffers hand injuries

A butchers has been fined after a worker suffered deep lacerations to one his hands when working.

Construction company director imprisoned after safety failings

The director of a construction company has been imprisoned for eight months after failing to take appropriate action which resulted in a young worker receiving serious burns.

Oxfordshire based company fined for safety failings

An Oxfordshire based, ground engineering company has been fined after a worker contracted severe hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).

Fencing business owners receive suspended sentences after worker injury

The two owners of Kidderminster based fencing firm Hoo Farm Fencing have been given suspended sentences after a worker was hit by timber posts and frames which fell from a fork lift truck.

Overhead crane worker suffers life threatening injuries

A Cleckheaton engineering firm was sentenced today for safety breaches after a worker suffered life changing injuries.

Landlord prosecuted for gas safety failings

A Preston Landlord has been given a suspended prison sentence after failing to ensure gas appliances in one of her properties were checked for safety.

Firm fined for failing health and safety standards

A Kent-based box manufacturing company has been fined for health and safety failings.

Bury demolition contractor fined for failing to prevent exposure to Asbestos

A demolition contractor has been sentenced after admitting illegally removing asbestos from a building he was working on.

Packaging manufacturer in court over workplace injury

A West Bromwich supplier of corrugated packaging has been fined after a maintenance employee was injured when he was pulled into machinery.

Worker exposed to high level of carbon monoxide

A Construction firm was sentenced today for safety breaches after workers were exposed to carbon monoxide and other substances hazardous to health.