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Scottish business leaders turn out as Glasgow kicks off ‘working well’ roadshow

There was a huge turnout at a Glasgow hotel on Monday as Scottish business leaders, worker representatives and regulators met to discuss the how to help more people come home safe and well from their ....

Added on: 22/01/2016

Fruit farm fined for safety failings at farm

A Kent based fruit farm has been fined for safety failings after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), visited the site following a RIDDOR reportable incident. Following this reported incident an inv....

Added on: 22/01/2016

Worker seriously injured in silo incident

A wheat and barley blending plant has been fined after a worker was seriously injured whilst unblocking wheat in a silo. Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard the employee was working for Clynderwe....

Added on: 22/01/2016

Worker struck by tray tipping machine at mushroom farm

A mushroom farm was fined after an employee was injured whilst making an adjustment to an unguarded machine. Worthing Magistrates’ Court heard how an employee of Thakeham Mushrooms Limited of West S....

Added on: 04/12/2015

Employee crushed under van during inspection

A contract gardening company has been fined for safety failings that led to a worker sustaining serious crush injuries to his chest. Derby Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 19 June 2014, an employee ....

Added on: 20/11/2015

Farm owners sentenced after injury to worker

The proprietors of a Northumberland farm were fined after an employee suffered leg injuries after a concrete panel fell on him. Mid and South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court heard that on 04 ....

Added on: 06/11/2015

Firm fined after employees fall from telehandler

 An agricultural services company was fined following an incident in which two workers were injured during construction work at a farm in Goxill, north Lincolnshire.  Scunthorpe Magistrates’ Court....

Added on: 02/10/2015

Pig farm fined after worker injured in machinery

A pig farming company has been fined for safety failings after an employee suffered serious injury to his hand. Kings Lynn Magistrates’ Court heard how in December 2014 an employee of Norfolk Free ....

Added on: 02/10/2015

HSE is recruiting for the role of HM Inspector of Health and Safety

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class health and safety regulator. Various locations across Great Britain – apply now. Close date for applications, Friday 25 September 2015.....

Added on: 18/09/2015

Self-employed workers – changes to health and safety law

From 1 October 2015, if you are self-employed and your work activity poses no potential risk to the health and safety of other workers or members of the public, then health and safety law will not app....

Added on: 18/09/2015