Two companies have been fined more than £380k after a worker fell through the roof of a retail unit in Milton Keynes. The roofer, who was 32 at the time, fell more than 20 feet through a roof light on to a suspended ceiling at Unit 103, Watling Street, on 19 July 2019. The man … read more
A supported housing company has been fined £100k after a disabled woman in their care died after choking on a marshmallow. Shirley Breeze, who had severe learning disabilities, as well as being diagnosed with epilepsy and dyspraxia was in the care of Ark Housing Association Limited when the incident happened at her home address in … read more
HSE has guidance on working safely under motor vehicles being repaired and has also issued a safety alert for air suspension systems on vehicles. A Dorset man who found his friend and neighbour crushed to death under a car has urged mechanics and car enthusiasts not to cut corners. Leslie House, 61, a self-employed … read more
Twenty-one workers in motor vehicle repair industry killed in last five years, HSE figures show. More than half of these deaths (13) were caused when work took place under a vehicle that wasn’t properly supported. Mechanics urged to challenge “this will only take me a minute” culture. Classic Motor Cars Ltd supports HSE’s call … read more
A care home provider has been fined £400k after an eight-year-old girl suffered catastrophic injuries when a tree fell on her. Bupa Care Homes (CFHCare) Limited pleaded guilty after it failed to provide a system to manage trees on its site at Oak Lodge Care Home in Bitterne, Southampton. West Hampshire Magistrates Court heard that … read more