A cheese company has been fined £8,000 after an employee was seriously injured when he fell through a fragile roof. Kirkwall Sheriff Court heard how, on 30 October 2017, an employee of Orkney Cheese Company Limited was asked by the general manager to … read more
A wood processing company has been fined after unsafe asbestos work was carried out at its premises in in Macclesfield. Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 20 October 2016, in the aftermath of a large explosion at the Bosley site, … read more
Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Limited and E.On UK Plc. have been fined after a roof panel fell on a worker during turbine maintenance work. Dumfries Sherriff Court heard how, between February and March 2013, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Limit… read more
Dr Richard Judge has stepped down as chief executive of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on Friday, 17 August, having led the organisation since November 2014. Dr Judge has left his post after having overseen significant improvements to the way H… read more
A hot metal forging company has today been sentenced for safety breaches following the death of a worker. Sheffield Crown Court heard how, on 17 July 2015, Billy Fairweather, 35, was tasked with hammering down pieces of hard alloy in a team of four. O… read more