An unregistered gas fitter was handed a 26-month suspended sentence for carrying out gas work after his Gas Safe Registration had been removed and he had been prohibited from carrying out further work on gas appliances and fittings. Coventry Magistrat… read more
An agricultural engineering company was fined for serious safety failings after a worker was injured at its premises near Blackburn, Lancashire. Preston Magistrates Court heard how, on 25 November 2016, a 17-year-old trainee was working for Malcolm E … read more
Marking British Science Week, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today launched its Annual Science Review with a focus on its work in supporting a sustainable energy sector in the UK. Made up of 850 engineers and science experts, including mech… read more
Llanharan Concrete Co. Limited has today been fined after a worker was injured when his glove got entangled with the moving blade of a table saw. Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard how the employee of the company was cutting wood with a table saw when h… read more
During national science week, HSE want to share a case study about how Crossrail’s commitment to its workforce uses a science and innovation approach to provide a safe and healthy working environment for drill operatives. Crossrail recognised early on… read more