A London construction company and its sole director have been fined after a mobile scaffold tower toppled onto two members of the public on Putney High Street, causing serious injuries. [hsmsearch.com] The incident occurred on 19 July 2023 while workers employed by Add Prop Limited were carrying out a project to convert a commercial building …
A property management company has been fined £50,000 after an 18-year-old apprentice was killed in a workplace incident during a renovation project in Bangor, North Wales. [hsmsearch.com] Chloe Bidwell, a joiner apprentice employed by Varcity Living Limited, was working alone at a residential property on Deiniol Road on 20 December 2023 when a stack of …
A waste management company has been fined after a series of failures led to regulatory action, highlighting the importance of meeting environmental and operational standards. Investigators found the firm had fallen short of its responsibilities, prompting enforcement measures and a financial penalty. Regulators said the case serves as a reminder that businesses handling waste must …
Suffolk County Council has launched a county-wide safety review and temporarily switched off solar panel systems at 80 schools following a series of fires linked to rooftop solar installations. The move comes after three separate school fire incidents in which solar panels were identified as a possible contributing factor. [fia.uk.com], [suffolk.gov.uk] The latest incident occurred …
A private landlord has been successfully prosecuted after serious fire safety and housing management failures were uncovered at a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Lincoln. The case highlights the importance of landlords meeting their legal responsibilities to ensure tenants live in safe and secure accommodation. [fsmatters.com], [thefpa.co.uk] The prosecution followed complaints from tenants about …
A landlord and his property management company have been ordered to pay more than £62,000 in fines and costs after being found guilty of operating an unsafe and unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 36 Hyde Park Gate, Kensington and Chelsea. [rbkc.gov.uk], [landlordkn…edge.co.uk] The property, originally a four-bedroom house, had been converted into a …
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness in the workplace. Whether your teams are working outdoors, in warehouses, factories, kitchens, or poorly ventilated offices, heat stress can impact health, wellbeing, productivity, and safety. Watch out for the warning signs: ✅ Excessive sweating ✅ Dizziness or headaches ✅ Fatigue and confusion ✅ Muscle …
June 2026 Welcome to the first of our regular enforcement updates – where we’ll share: court cases – a real example of DVSA’s enforcement work in action practical tips – advice on making a report to DVSA Our priority is to keep everyone protected from unsafe vehicles and drivers and we conduct investigations into non-compliance issues as part of our ongoing enforcement activity. We want to share …
HSE publishes latest work-related fatal injury and mesothelioma death statistics HSE has published its latest statistics on work-related fatal injuries and mesothelioma deaths. This year the regular annual update is complemented by new analysis, comparing the level and trend of fatal injuries to workers in GB with those in 35 countries worldwide. Work-related fatal injuries …
Fire crews responded to a significant blaze at a Waitrose supermarket in Hove during the early hours of the morning. 📍 What happened Emergency services were called at 03:46am on 16 June 2026 to reports of a fire at the store on Nevill Road, Hove. [fia.uk.com], [yahoo.com] On arrival, firefighters discovered a warehouse fire within …
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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
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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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