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Two Firms Fined After Temporary Platform Collapse Injures Drilling Operative

Two contractors were fined after a temporary wooden platform collapsed during refurbishment work, causing serious neck and back injuries.
Regulatory News

Mon 15th Jun 2026

Falling Through Skylight Leads to Fines for Poor Roof Work Planning

Two contractors were fined after a scaffolder fell through an almost invisible skylight while carrying out roof related edge protection work.
Regulatory News

Wed 10th Jun 2026

Construction Company Fined After Skylight Fall Causes Spinal Cord Injury

A construction employer was fined after a joiner fell through an unsecured skylight opening and suffered a life changing spinal cord injury.
Regulatory News

Thu 28th May 2026

Fencing Contractor Fined After Electric Shock During Underground Cable Strikes

A contractor was fined after a worker was shocked and burned when excavation equipment struck a live underground cable.
Regulatory News

Wed 27th May 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

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

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