Strengthened fire safety for people who receive care or support. New guidance to reduce the risk from fire in specialised housing, such as sheltered and supported accommodation, has been published. Older people and people with physical, sensory or mental health issues are at increased risk of injury or death from fires. The guidance – called …
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A company and the director behind a petrol station and garage in Cornwall have been ordered to pay more than £100,000 in fines and costs after putting lives at risk. An inspection by Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) revealed that in 2022 people had been sleeping illegally inside the garage in Lanner without suitable …
The Building Safety Act 2022 identifies new responsibilities for people and organisations who are responsible for the safety of high-rise residential buildings in England. These responsibilities include registering high-rise residential buildings with the Building Safety Regulator. The Act introduces two new roles – accountable persons (AP) and principal accountable persons (PAP). It is the principal …
Disabled workers’ lives are at risk due to ill informed emergency evacuation procedures, a report has found. The study by Evac+Chair International found a quarter of business leaders are not aware how many of their employees have access needs and four in five are unsure about their responsibilities. The report, called Risky Business, also found …
Farmer fined after teenage worker injured while driving dumper 15 February 2023 The teenage worker suffered serious head injuries when a 6-tonne dumper he was driving overturned. Health board fined £180,000 after patient dies 14 February 2023 An investigation by HSE found that the health board failed to provide the necessary nursing staff to ensure …
The report listed eight areas of concern, with the issues to be addressed within 28 days. It followed an inspection on December 12, three weeks before the fatal fire at the hotel on January 2 in which three people – understood to be two women and a man – died, as well as a dog. …
Bupa Care Homes fined £400,000 after child crushed by falling tree 26 January 2023 The care home provider has been fined after an 8-year-old girl suffered catastrophic injuries when a tree fell on her. Wine company fined £800,000 after HGV driver killed at depot 26 January 2023 A wine and drinks supplier has been fined …
Adam Clarke from Praxis 42 discusses what the regs don’t tell you about first aid… Adam Clarke, Managing Director (Consulting) Praxis42. Having trained first aiders and ‘appointed persons’ in an organisation is something we’re all familiar with. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 may seem timeless, but with the way we work evolving thanks …
Construction firm fined £146,000 after joiner crushed to death 20 January 2023 A company has been fined after a joiner was crushed and killed by a 20-tonne excavator. Energy company fined £80,000 after surveyor dies 18 January 2023 A worker died from injuries caused by an electrical explosion while he was carrying out an asbestos …
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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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