A DOG walker was thrown 8ft into the air by a cow which then repeatedly trampled on him as he tried to crawl away, breaking six ribs of his ribs and leaving him with damage to his lungs and spleen. Steve Adams, from Coleshill, Warwickshire, was on holiday with his wife Jane near Sidbury, East … read more
Vehicle incidents are the number one cause of deaths and serious injuries in British agriculture Forty-eight lives lost in farm vehicle incidents in last five years, hundreds injured Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launches campaign to reduce injuries and save lives Vehicles play a vital role in farm work but incidents involving vehicles are the … read more
A construction company and its director have been fined for health and safety failings after a house partially collapsed in Manchester. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) visited the property on Caxton Road, Fallowfield, on 22 September 2020 after being informed an exterior wall had collapsed during construction work undertaken by Servotec Ltd. Following HSE’s … read more
An asbestos removal company has been convicted and its director given a prison sentence after failing to ensure the safe removal of asbestos. Asbestos Boss Limited, also known as Asbestos Team and its director, Daniel Luke Cockcroft, advertised as a licensed asbestos removal company and removed licensable material from domestic properties throughout Great Britain. An … read more
A dental supply company has been fined £30k after an explosion of flammable liquid led to a fire at its premises in Halifax. John Winters & Company Limited pleaded guilty to safety breaches after one of its employees was put at serious risk in the explosion that led to flames ripping through the building. Leeds … read more