Work at Height Charity Aims to Raise Awareness and Prevent Accidents
A prominent work-at-height charity has introduced the pioneering initiative No Falls Week to address one of the most pressing dangers in the workplace.
The campaign,...
Alarm Raised Over Dodgy PPE
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has sounded the alarm over the prevalence of substandard personal protective equipment (PPE), raising concerns among those responsible...
Scaffolder Severely Injured in Fall on Royal Navy Ship
Devonport Royal Dockyard and Kaefer Limited Face Charges Under Health and Safety Act
A scaffolder's serious injury on board the Royal Navy ship HMS Bulwark...
Kent Scaffolding Company Fined After Scaffolder’s Electric Shock
Canterbury City Scaffolding Ltd, a Kent-based scaffolding company, has been slapped with a substantial fine, and its director has received a suspended prison sentence...
Roofing Firm and Scaffolding Company Partner Sentenced After HSE Investigations
Mitie Tilley Roofing Limited, a roofing company, and their business partner at RM Scaffolding, Paul Robinson, have been handed substantial fines and legal penalties...
Access Industry Forum Calls for Change Amidst Soaring Workplace Falls
The Access Industry Forum has called for clearer reporting to tackle workplace falls from height.
The Access Industry Forum (AIF), representing the principal work at...
Manchester Firm Fined £3,000 for Dodgy Scaffolding
RS Rendering Specialists Limited, a Manchester-based rendering company, has been fined £3,000 following a serious breach of safety regulations that put its workers at...
Company Fined £16,000 After Worker Dies from Fall
ELP Broadcast and Events Ltd, a company operating in the entertainment industry, has been fined £16,000 following the tragic death of a worker in...
HSE Report: Alarming Rise in Work-Related Health Issues
In a concerning report released yesterday, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) disclosed that nearly two million workers in Great Britain suffered from work-related...
Bricklayer’s Near-Fatal Fall Results in £12,000 Fine
A Shropshire-based construction company has been fined £12,000 after a bricklayer sustained serious injuries in a near-fatal workplace accident.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)...