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NHS Trust fined following failures to manage environmental risks

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUFT) has been fined for failing to manage environmental risks within its mental health inpatient wards. These breaches were committed by North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEPUFT) before EPUFT came into existence. Chelmsford Crown Court heard that, between 25 October 2004 and 31 March 2015, NEPUFT …

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June 16, 2021 HSEHSEHSE

Gas installer prosecuted for illegal gas work

A gas installer has been fined after carrying out gas work whilst falsely claiming to be gas safe registered. Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how, between 1 October 2018 and the 25 November 2018, Mr Paul Chappells carried out gas work at two domestic properties in Hyde and Poynton but did not hold the necessary registration …

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June 16, 2021 HSEHealth and Safety • HSEHSE

Construction company fined after employee sustains life changing injuries in roof fall

A construction company based in Chesterfield has been fined after a subcontractor hired to complete work on a roof fell from the roof joists to the concrete floor below sustaining life changing injuries. Nottingham Magistrates’ Court heard that, on 19 June 2019, Bobby Oldham Construction Limited (BOCL) were contracted to complete work on a domestic …

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June 11, 2021 HSEHealth and Safety • HSEHSE

Two care provider companies fined and a manager cautioned after employee stabbed

A Liverpool care agency, that supports people with mental health issues, its manager and a care home have been fined after an employee was stabbed by one of its residents. Liverpool Crown Court heard that on the 2 November 2014 an employee of Options for Supported Living was undertaking a regular scheduled visit to assist …

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June 11, 2021 HSEHSEHSE

Foundry fined after workers exposed to lead dust

John Taylor Bell Foundry (Loughborough) Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after workers were exposed to harmful lead dust during the repair and refurbishment of church bells at St Peter’s church in Barton-Upon-Humber. Grimsby Magistrates’ Court heard that, part of the planned maintenance project on 20 March 2019 involved stripping off rust and old paint …

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