Safe methods of isolation of platform controls on mobile elevating work platforms HSE has worked with the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to develop the following guidance on the safe methods of isolation of platform controls for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). Background HSE is investigating an incident involving a MEWP and found that when …
Newham Council has praised emergency services for quick action following a fire which broke out in a 10th floor flat at Scott Housing in Plaistow this morning. The London Fire Brigade have confirmed, following an investigation, the blaze was caused by a faulty lithium-ion battery. The block’s containment structure – which prevents fire from spreading …
Scaffolding used by contractors undertaking remedial work could have played a part in spreading fire at a residential block in Dagenham yesterday, according to a fire expert. Fire broke out at the Spectrum building early on Monday morning (26 August), causing a blaze that took more than 200 firefighters to put out. Contractor Fleetwood Architectural …
Fine issued after walkers struck by tree 12 August 2024 A body that manages a major forest has been fined after a rotting tree fell, injuring nearby walkers. Health Board prosecuted after death of patient 8 August 2024 The board has been fined over £60,000 after the patient’s body was found on the bathroom floor. …
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Recycling company fined £3m after fatal incident 22 July 2024 The fine was issued after a worker was killed and another worker suffered serious injuries whilst working on the decommissioning of an oil rig. Electrical transmission company fined £240,000 after worker paralysed 17 July 2024 The worker fell more than 30 feet whilst working on …
HSE ebulletin Date issued: 29 May 2024 Clients, contractors and other stakeholders need to thoroughly plan, manage, and monitor all demolition work. Incidents of buildings collapsing into roads or because the work has rendered the structure unstable during demolition works have resulted in emergency road closures. This has necessitated interventions by authorities to deal with dangerous …
Fifty victims of a fire in south-west London in 2019 have this month issued a High Court claim against Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) housing association and house builder St James. Law firm Bindmans said the claimants, consisting of shared owners, leaseholders and their families, are seeking damages for their injuries, lost possessions and the discomfort …
Farming partnership fined as worker crushed by hay bales 15 May 2024 The company was fined over £40,000 for failing to store the hay bales in a safe manner. Waste management company fined after worker suffers burns to body and face 10 May 2024 The worker struck a live electrical cable with a crowbar whilst …
PRESS RELEASE – 17 May 2024 Consumers at higher risk when buying telescopic ladders from online platforms Latest research commissioned by the Ladder Association has highlighted the increased risk of accidents for consumers who buy telescopic ladders from online platforms as opposed to physical stores. The market research study, funded by the Office for Product Safety …
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August 27, 2026
Latest prosecutions headlines Company fined after worker has arm severed in machineA clinical waste disposal company has been fined £300,000 after a worker’s arm was severed from the elbow while attempting to clear an obstruction on an autoclave machine.HSE’s investigation found: Read more about the incident in our press release: Company fined after worker has arm
August 26, 2026
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
August 26, 2026
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,
August 26, 2026
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
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