After a long and successful career, Peter Baker, has retired from the Health and Safety Executive and his role of Chief Inspector of Buildings. HSE’s current Director of Regulation and former Head of Construction Division, Philip White, will take over Peter’s responsibilities on an interim basis, pending recruitment of the next Chief Inspector of Buildings. … read more
A dad from Devon was left with horrific injuries to his hands after an incident at his work. Dean Delahaye, from Barnstaple, had to have all eight fingers amputated after his hands were crushed by a metal rolling machine. The 35-year-old worked for flue and chimney manufacturer SF Limited. He was feeding flat metal sheeting … read more
Extra checks on the safety of fairground and theme park rides will take place this summer after a string of incidents. Britain’s workplace regulator the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will carry out 100 inspections of various rides following incidents in London, Barrow, Cardiff, Hull and Barnsley. The HSE inspection campaign looks to promote the … read more
A food processing firm has been hit with a £100,000 fine after a worker severed part of her finger when her hand was caught in machinery at a site in Devon. The 37-year-old woman was employed by Amber Foods Limited at a site in Cullompton, when the incident happened on 31 October 2018. She had … read more
Britain’s workplace regulator has just launched a podcast outlining seven principles to support disabled workers and those with long-term health conditions to thrive in the workplace. Late last year the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched new guidance on what employers can do to support staff. This guidance is openly discussed by host Mick Ord, former … read more