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Man sentenced after carrying out illegal gas work
The man was given a 6-month suspended prison sentence after carrying out illegal gas work in homes while unregistered, despite previous warnings from HSE.

Contractor given suspended prison sentence after ignoring prohibition notice
The 20-week suspended sentence came after the contractor ignored a prohibition notice from HSE, continuing unsafe construction work that put workers at risk.

Manufacturing company fined £240,000 after worker killed by reversing HGV
The worker was fatally injured by a reversing HGV on a shared industrial estate.

Company fined £800,000 after worker killed by exploding jet hose
The company was fined after a worker died from head injuries when an exploding jet hose struck him.

Marina fined after worker injured during boat lift
The fine was issued after a worker’s hand was crushed by telehandler forks during a boat lift.

Waste and recycling company fined £160,000 after worker suffers crush injuries
A maintenance worker suffered crush injuries when a loading shovel bucket fell on him while fixing a hydraulic leak.

Glass bottle maker fined £600,000 after worker injured
A worker suffered scald burns when molten glass and hot water spilled into his shovel loader cab while clearing waste material in a glass factory basement.

Builder sentenced after house collapse injures 3 workers
3 workers were injured and a home was destroyed when a gable wall collapsed during a loft conversion due to removal of supporting timbers without proper structural support.

Sign fitting company and director fined after fatal fall from scaffolding
The £45,000 fine was issued after a worker died from head injuries sustained in a 6-foot fall from an unguarded scaffolding tower while installing a metal sign.

Free webinar: Achieving safety culture excellence

Wednesday 22 October, 10:30am

Primarily aimed at the waste and recycling sector, in this webinar you’ll discover the ASCENT (Achieving Safety Culture Excellence Now and Tomorrow) programme.

ASCENT is a practical, evidence-based approach designed to help organisations build and sustain a strong safety culture, now and into the future.

Product Recall: Bull and Cygnus Fire Alarm Detection System (FADS)

A product recall has been issued for certain Bull and Cygnus wireless Fire Alarm Detection Systems (FADS) after a manufacturing defect was identified that could affect the performance of fire alarm control equipment. The recall was announced by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) on 12 August 2026. [gov.uk], [fia.uk.com] The issue relates

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Successfully Prosecutes HMO Owner

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) has successfully prosecuted the owner of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Brighton after a series of serious fire safety failings were identified and left unresolved despite repeated warnings and enforcement action. [fia.uk.com], [thefpa.co.uk] Markandayar Gowrikaran, who had control of the HMO at 20A St James Street,

Floor Safety Awareness Month launches this September

A new Floor Safety Awareness Month campaign will run throughout September, encouraging employers and employees to tackle workplace risks caused by leaks, drips, spills and wet surfaces. The initiative has been launched by New Pig Europe to help organisations improve floor safety and reduce the likelihood of slips, trips and falls. The campaign comes amid

Bricklayer hospitalised after roof collapse fall

An Oldham-based construction company has been fined after a 25-year-old bricklayer suffered serious injuries when the floor he was working on collapsed at a house-building site on Lynn Street, Oldham, in June 2024. The worker fell through the structure along with concrete blocks that had been stored on the upper floor. [press.hse.gov.uk], [hsmsearch.com] The bricklayer