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Crate Fall From Forklift Causes Life Changing Injury

A manufacturing company was prosecuted after a 1.2 tonne crate fell during an unsupervised unloading and left a delivery worker with life changing inj...

Regulatory News

Tue 15th Sep 2026

Farmer Fined After ATV Overturn Kills Employee

A Monmouthshire farm owner was fined after an ATV overturn in 2022 killed his only employee amid failures in training, vehicle checks and control of k...

Regulatory News

Fri 4th Sep 2026

Public Injured When Scrap Metal Pile Collapsed

A waste management company was fined after two members of the public were injured when a large scrap metal pile collapsed while a grab equipped excava...

Regulatory News

Wed 2nd Sep 2026

Worker Fractures Twelve Ribs During Pillar Drill Lifting Incident

A manufacturing company was fined after a 500 kg pillar drill toppled during a forklift lift and struck an employee who suffered multiple rib fracture...

Regulatory News

Wed 26th Aug 2026

Telehandler Operator Sentenced After Site Fatality

A telehandler operator has been sentenced after reversing over a colleague on a construction site while not using a banksman and using a mobile phone...

Regulatory News

Tue 18th Aug 2026

Worker Crushed By Mobile Shredder At Waste Site

A waste management company was fined after a worker was crushed by a mobile shredder when pedestrian and vehicle movements were not properly managed.

Regulatory News

Tue 18th Aug 2026

Groundworks Company Fined After Dumper Overturn Causes Serious Leg Injuries

A groundworks company was fined after a dumper truck overturned into an unprotected excavation, leading to serious leg injuries and findings of failur...

Regulatory News

Tue 21st Jul 2026

HSE Backs Farm Safety Week As Children And Older Workers Remain At Risk

Provisional 2025 26 figures show agriculture still has the highest fatality rate and that children and over 65s are disproportionately affected.

Machinery Safety Article

Mon 20th Jul 2026

Contractor Fined After Tipper Truck Fell From Excavation Ramp Edge

A joint venture contractor was fined after a 20 tonne tipper truck fell from an excavation ramp edge, injuring the driver.

Regulatory News

Fri 26th Jun 2026

Company Fined After Pedestrian Struck by Reversing Flat Bed Truck

A workplace transport incident involving a reversing flat bed truck led to serious injuries and a fine after the employer failed to organise safe sepa...

Regulatory News

Tue 23rd Jun 2026

Shipping Company Fined After Pedestrian Struck by Reversing Forklift

A shipping company was fined after a worker suffered life changing injuries when he was struck by a reversing forklift, highlighting the need for deta...

Regulatory News

Thu 28th May 2026

Waste Company Fined for Unsafe Skip Stacking and Poor Traffic Segregation

A waste and recycling company was fined after skips were dangerously stockpiled and pedestrians were not effectively segregated from vehicles on site.

Regulatory News

Tue 12th May 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

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

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

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

Police Force Fined After Student Officer Injured Responding to Road Collision

West Mercia Police was fined after a student officer was hit by a passing car while managing traffic at the scene of a road collision.

Regulatory News

Fri 20th Feb 2026

Plant Hire Company Fined After Bucket Falls During Vehicle Repair

A plant hire company was fined after an employee suffered life changing injuries when a one tonne bucket fell while he was helping repair a tipper tru...

Regulatory News

Wed 4th Feb 2026