Health and Safety

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HSE to lead investigation into death of Michael Jones

The investigation into the death of Michael Jones at Bramley Moore is now being led by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Michael, who was 26, was killed while working on the construction of Everton Football Club’s new stadium on 14 August 2023. The involvement of Merseyside Police has now concluded. HSE will now lead … read more

Livestock focus as national campaign bids to improve safety on Britain’s farms

Livestock incidents were the number one cause of work-related death in British agriculture in 2022/23. Livestock or moving vehicles were responsible for seventy-seven fatalities in the last five years. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) supports farmers to reduce injuries and save lives. Incidents involving livestock were the number one cause of work-related deaths on … read more

Engineering company fined after workers loses two fingers

An engineering firm in Perth has been fined £10,000 after an employee lost two of his fingers. The worker, employed by Edwards Engineering (Perth) Limited, had been carrying out maintenance work on a grain dryer at East of Scotland Farmers on 28 June 2020. He inadvertently placed his hand into the blades of an unguarded … read more

Bedding manufacturer fined after employees suffer serious injuries

A bedding manufacturer has been fined more than £250,000 after two of its employees were seriously injured during separate incidents at its site in Rochdale. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Sartex Quilts and Textiles Limited following the incidents, which saw both workers undergo amputations. HSE inspector Elena Pickford described the injuries sustained by … read more