New fire‑safety warnings have been issued after major UK surveys revealed that millions of people are putting their homes and families at unnecessary risk by failing to test their smoke alarms regularly. Experts say the findings highlight a dangerous gap in basic fire safety — one that can be fixed in seconds. 🚨 The Alarming …
Mount Green Housing Association has been ordered to pay £120,636 after serious fire safety failings led to the tragic death of a vulnerable resident at its Greylees independent living scheme in Godalming, Surrey. The sentencing followed a detailed investigation and prosecution brought by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. [news.surreycc.gov.uk] Background: Fatal Fire at Greylees The …
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Latest prosecution news This ebulletin contains information on HSE’s recent prosecution cases: Contractor jailed after teenage worker fell to death during demolition works The 19-year-old worker died after falling through a garage roof, with no measures in place to prevent or mitigate a fall. Building materials manufacturer fined over £600,000 after worker suffers life-changing injuries …
Latest news and prosecutions This ebulletin contains a selection of HSE’s recent prosecution notices: Packaging company fined £433,000 after worker suffers life-changing head injuries The worker suffered a severe skull fracture and permanent injuries when a 4.5-ton machine fell on him. Police Constabulary prosecuted for failing to protect officers A £60,000 fine was issued after …
HSE inspecting chiropractors to assess radiation compliance HSE is inspecting compliance among chiropractors under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17). The inspection campaign will run until the end of March and is targeting chiropractors who use radiation generators. All employers with staff operating radiation generators must register with HSE through the online RADAN system. To …
Packaging company fined after workers exposed to harmful gas The company was fined £200,000 after multiple workers were exposed to hydrogen sulphide gas which caused the death of a worker. Unregistered gas fitter sentenced after carrying out illegal work Illegal gas work was carried out on a home which left the property in an immediately …
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 …
