An engineering company was sentenced today after two employees were seriously injured during work to dispose of old gas cylinders at the company’s site in Hull. Beverley Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 6 January 2017, a worker at Redhall Engineering … read more
A Kent-based scaffolder has been sentenced after unsafe working practices were observed during the erection of scaffolding. Medway Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 19 August 2016, Mr Steven David Connolly was working at a site in Chartham, Kent when a… read more
A care home was sentenced after an employee suffered significant injuries after falling around 1.5 metres down a lift shaft. Northampton Magistrates’ Court heard how on 25 September 2016 the employee was using the platform lift to transport the reside… read more
An East Lothian-based sole trader was today fined after a self-employed furniture maker was injured on their premises. Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard how, on 25 February 2016, a self-employed furniture maker was working on the premises owned by Peter A… read more
A timber yard has been fined after two workers were seriously injured when they were struck by a side loader lift truck. Wolverhampton Crown Court heard how, on 23 February 2015, two employees of Palmer Timber Ltd were walking across the yard at the s… read more