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Merchant Fined for Lack of Compulsory Employers Liability Insurance

A Cheshire scrap metal firm was fined after enforcement found it had no valid Employers Liability Compulsory Insurance cover for a set period.
Regulatory News

Mon 27th Apr 2026

Chemicals Company Fined After Caustic Soda Burns Incidents

The Company was fined £3.8 million after investigations found serious control and planning failures led to two caustic soda exposure incidents at sepa...
Regulatory News

Fri 24th Apr 2026

Major Electronics Company Fined After Worker Injured Cleaning Machinery

A worker suffered long term hand damage after being trapped while cleaning a hydraulic machine, and the company has been fined for inadequate protecti...
Regulatory News

Tue 21st Apr 2026

Staying Safe in Confined Spaces: A Practical Guide to the 1997 Regulations

Working in confined spaces can expose workers to serious risks, from hazardous atmospheres to entrapment.
Confined Spaces Article

Mon 20th Apr 2026

Waste Management Company Prosecution After Worker Crushed by Excavator

A Hampshire waste yard has been prosecuted after a worker suffered life changing injuries when a reversing excavator ran over him.
Regulatory News

Mon 20th Apr 2026

Company Fined After Worker Crushed by Concrete Block in HGV Trailer

A Worcestershire vehicle maintenance company was fined after a worker suffered life changing injuries when concrete blocks toppled inside an HGV trail...
Regulatory News

Thu 16th Apr 2026

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: The Law That Protects Every Workplace

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the foundation of workplace safety in Great Britain, setting out the duties that protect employees, vis...
Compliance Article

Wed 15th Apr 2026

Construction Company Fined for Repeated Welfare Failures at Multiple Sites

A West Midlands construction firm was fined after HSE found repeated failures to provide suitable welfare facilities, including hot or warm water and...
Regulatory News

Wed 15th Apr 2026

2026 Trending Topics for UK Safety Professionals

From mental health and occupational illness to regulation, road risk and smarter safety culture, the profession’s focus is broadening fast. In 2026,...
Strategy Article

Mon 13th Apr 2026

Flower Supplier Fined After Unprotected Gap Leads To Amputation

A court heard how unsafe unloading arrangements and an unprotected gap contributed to an employee suffering a through knee amputation.
Regulatory News

Mon 13th Apr 2026

Construction Company And Director Sentenced After Worker Fell Through Stairwell Opening

A 26 year old labourer suffered serious injuries after falling through an unprotected stairwell opening during apartment block construction.
Regulatory News

Thu 2nd Apr 2026

Council Fined After Ride On Lawnmower Overturns Causing Serious Injury

Bassetlaw District Council was fined after an employee was seriously injured when a ride on lawnmower overturned while being used on a steep slope in...
Regulatory News

Wed 1st Apr 2026

Rotherham Metal Fabrication Company Fined After Apprentice Injured By Unguarded Guillotine

A metal fabrication company was fined after a 17 year old apprentice was injured during apprenticeship training by dangerous parts of a metal cutting...
Regulatory News

Mon 30th Mar 2026

Builders Merchant Fined After Worker Killed in Conveyor Crush

Huws Gray Limited was fined £2.2 million after a worker died when a colleague started a conveyor while he was inside its framework.
Regulatory News

Fri 27th Mar 2026

Plastics Firm Fined After Two Machinery Injuries In Ten Days

A Leeds plastics manufacturer was fined after two workers suffered serious finger injuries in separate machinery incidents
Regulatory News

Thu 26th Mar 2026

Construction Firm Fined After Labourer Fell Through Inadequately Covered Ventilation Shaft

A construction firm was fined after a labourer died when he fell six floors through an unsafe ventilation shaft covering.
Regulatory News

Thu 19th Mar 2026

Why Reducing Work-Related Ill Health Is Now HSE’s Biggest Priority

Work-related ill health affects millions across Great Britain, costing people their wellbeing and businesses valuable time. Here’s why HSE is making i...
Occupational Health Article

Tue 17th Mar 2026

Waste Management Company Fined After Employee Falls From Compost Screening Machine

A green waste recycling company was fined after an employee suffered a broken leg when falling from a compost screening machine while clearing a block...
Regulatory News

Tue 17th Mar 2026

Bakery Company Fined After Fall From Pallet Box Causes Hip Fracture

A bakery employee suffered a hip fracture after falling from a large plastic pallet box while disposing of food waste into a skip.
Regulatory News

Tue 17th Mar 2026

Workplace Vehicle Incidents: The Top Causes and How to Prevent Them

Workplace vehicle incidents can cause serious injuries, costly damage, and major disruption. Learn the most common causes and the practical steps orga...
Transport Safety Article

Fri 13th Mar 2026

Contractor Safety Management in the UK: What the Law Requires

Contractor safety is a legal and practical priority for every organisation. Learn how UK law defines responsibilities, manages risk, and helps employe...
Contractor Safety Article

Fri 13th Mar 2026

Recycling Company Fined After Telehandler Crush Injury

A waste and recycling company was fined after an employee was crushed against a wall by a reversing telehandler.
Regulatory News

Fri 13th Mar 2026

Companies And Site Manager Sentenced After Illegal Asbestos Clearance At Cannock Demolition Site

Demolition at a Cannock site was halted after asbestos was discovered, but the work was later resumed with inadequate planning and an illegal clearanc...
Regulatory News

Mon 9th Mar 2026

Companies Fined After Cherry Picker Contact With Overhead Power Line Kills Worker

Two companies were fined after an employee was electrocuted when a cherry picker collided with an 11,000 volt overhead powerline at a Devon biogas sit...
Regulatory News

Fri 6th Mar 2026

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