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...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...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...Read More »
Farmer fined after friends had to climb tree to escape cow attack
- Woman left with broken ribs and life-changing internal injuries
A woman and her friend had to climb up a tree to escape an attack by more than a dozen cows on a public right of way in North Yorkshire.
Janicke Tvedt and David Hood had set out on a popular circular walk...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...Read More »