Construction company fined after worker crushed by collapsing wall A £100,000 fine was issued after a worker was critically injured in the incident. Property developer fined £45,000 for multiple construction site failures The company had repeatedly failed to take heed of previous warnings made by HSE, resulting in a full investigation. Manufacturer sentenced after worker …
Consultation launched on the Control of Asbestos Regulations and guidance HSE has launched a consultation on proposals to improve the application of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and guidance around asbestos management to help protect workers and building users. The consultation aims to seek stakeholders’ views on 3 proposals: to ensure the independence and …
Latest news and prosecutions This ebulletin contains a selection of HSE’s latest prosecution notices: 2 companies fined after worker sustained serious injuries in fall Fines totalling £800,000 were issued after safety failings resulted in a worker falling from scaffolding, suffering serious injuries. Roofer sentenced for refusing to co-operate with HSE The roofer was carrying out …
85,000 heat-pump tumble dryers at risk of fire ⚠️ Brands affected: Haier, Hoover, Candy, Baumatic, Caple, Lamona, Iberna, Montpellier. ✅ Stop using immediately ✅ Unplug if safe ✅ Check your model & arrange repair 🔗 Check if yours is affected Share to keep others safe! 🔥
The UK Government and National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) have relaunched the Fire Kills campaign to reduce home fire fatalities and injuries. Why this matters: ✅ Over a third of home fires fail to trigger an alarm in time ✅ Many homes lack enough smoke alarms in the right places What’s new in the campaign? …
Lithium-ion batteries power our phones, laptops, e-bikes, and electric vehicles — but UK safety standards haven’t kept pace, according to the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). Why this matters: 🔹 Fires caused by these batteries are explosive, spread rapidly, and can reignite after being extinguished 🔹 They release toxic gases, posing serious risks to the …
A Warrington business owner has been prosecuted and fined £4,420 after ignoring a prohibition notice issued by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. Key details: 🔹 Premises: Barber shop on the ground floor, residential use upstairs 🔹 Inspection revealed: • No proper fire separation • Inadequate fire detection and alarms • Unsafe escape routes and no …
The government has confirmed that the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will officially transition to an independent public body on 27 January 2026. This marks a major milestone in implementing recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and strengthening accountability across the construction sector. What’s changing? 🔹 BSR moves from the Health and Safety Executive to a …
Roofing company fined after worker fell through skylight opening Improper planning of work at height resulted in a worker falling over 3 metres through the skylight opening, suffering serious injuries Manufacturer fined £16,000 after 18-year-old breaks arm in workplace accident The worker was operating a manual lathe without using a protective appliance when their arm …
Health and safety statistics 2025 HSE has published the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain. The annual figures (2024/25) include: 1.9 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which: 964,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety 511,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder 2,218 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures …
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October 27, 2026
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October 27, 2026
A media company and its director have been prosecuted after an employee suffered life-changing head and brain injuries while filming from the open boot of a moving car in Devon. The worker fell onto the tarmac during filming for a motorcycle review and has been unable to return to work since. [press.hse.gov.uk], [hsmsearch.com] The incident
October 27, 2026
A City Electrical Factors Limited employee suffered life-changing injuries after a 231kg switchboard unit fell from a forklift truck during loading operations at the company’s Proteus Switchgear Industrial Division in Telford on 4 October 2024. The 40-year-old father of one sustained severe brain and spinal injuries and now requires 24-hour care in a residential facility.
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