A Bedfordshire waste company has been sentenced after two of its employees suffered burns whilst processing flammable aerosol containers. Luton Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 12 July 2016, two workers were processing flammable aerosol canisters usin… read more
Pirelli Tyres Ltd has been fined after two employees had their arms broken by the same machine. Carlisle Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 29 November 2013, an employee of Pirelli Tyres Ltd was loading the stripline machine when his left arm was pulled… read more
A waste management and recycling company was sentenced after an employee sustained serious injuries to his foot while adjusting a waste shredding machine. Chesterfield Magistrates Court Heard how on 17 May 2016 an employee was adjusting the shredder t… read more
A Bristol-based construction company has today been sentenced for carrying out unlicensed asbestos work. Bristol Magistrates’ Court heard how, during July 2017, a project was undertaken to refurbish The Cherry Tree pub at Oldland Common, Bristol, into… read more
Our inspectors will be visiting construction sites across Great Britain to see if businesses have measures in place to protect their workers’ lungs from the likes of asbestos, silica and wood dust. We will specifically be looking for evidence of const… read more