A construction company has today been fined after a worker fell through a roof and suffered life changing injuries. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard how, on 22 October 2015, the self-employed joiner was working on the construction site at Claremont Terrace… read more
A South Tyneside car parts manufacturer has been fined £1.6million after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak and an explosion occurred at the same plant within a year. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated and have prosecuted Faltec Europe L… read more
A sawmill in north east England has been fined after a serious incident at its site resulted in an employee having his leg amputated above the knee. Sunderland Magistrates’ Court heard that, in July 2016, an employee of A & J Scott Limited attempt… read more
A company has been fined after workers were spotted carrying out unsafe work on various roofs. Aberdeen Sheriff Court heard that, on three separate occasions in 2016, a director of Quality Food Products (Aberdeen) Ltd carried out work at height when t… read more
A Demolition company has been fined after a worker suffered multiple injuries when he was struck by a concrete spandrel panel. Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how Vale Park Demolition Services Limited was contracted to demolish a link bridge struc… read more