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Lithium-ion battery fire

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a flat fire on Hornsey Park Road in Wood Green. Most of the first floor and part of the second floor of a terraced house converted into flats were damaged by fire. Firefighters rescued two people from the second floor and one person from the first floors …

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Medium-Rise Scheme (MRS) pilot opening: leaseholder factsheet

This factsheet explains what the Medium-Rise Scheme (MRS) pilot will do, when you can expect other building owners will be able to apply, and the additional help in place to support leaseholders and residents affected by unsafe external wall systems. See full story at Gov.UK

Health and safety statistics 2022

The latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain have been published online today (23 November 2022), including the following key annual figures (2021/22): 1.8 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which 914,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety 477,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder 123,000 workers suffering from COVID-19 which they …

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Eddie Stobart fined after workers exposed to asbestos

Logistics company Eddie Stobart has been fined after work at one of its sites exposed staff to asbestos.  The firm was fined £133,000 for a series of failures that took place while excavation work was carried out at its rail and container freight port in Widnes. Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were disturbed by the building work, …

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HSE news updates

Two companies fined after driver fatally crushed while unloading vehicle 7 November 2022 The companies have been fined after a HGV driver suffered fatal chest injuries while unstrapping a load on a trailer. Ventilation testing company fined for putting hundreds at risk 7 November 2022 A company that tests ventilation systems has been fined for …

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Cost of living: Fire service warns of home heating dangers

Fire crews in Merseyside say there has been an increase in cases of people taking unnecessary risks to try to keep warm as they struggle with rising fuel prices. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service gave BBC North West Tonight exclusive access to a demonstration highlighting the dangers of tampering with electricity or gas meters. There …

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HSE news updates

Company fined £20,000 after worker fell through station canopy 21 October 2022 An engineering company has been fined after a worker fractured his pelvis and suffered internal injuries after falling through a petrol station forecourt canopy. £800,000 fine after worker suffers serious injuries at chocolate factory 20 October 2022 Nestlé has been fined after a …

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Fire Watch Introduced at Two Newbury Apartment Blocks Over Wall Safety Concerns

A 24-hour fire watch has been put in place at two apartment blocks in Newbury following concerns about the safety …

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HSE has updated its infections and biological hazards at work guidance HSE has published extensively improved guidance on managing infection …

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