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 …
85,000 heat-pump tumble dryers at risk of fire ⚠️ Brands affected: Haier, Hoover, Candy, Baumatic, Caple, Lamona, Iberna, Montpellier. ✅ Stop using immediately ✅ Unplug if safe ✅ Check your model & arrange repair 🔗 Check if yours is affected Share to keep others safe! 🔥
The UK Government and National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) have relaunched the Fire Kills campaign to reduce home fire fatalities and injuries. Why this matters: ✅ Over a third of home fires fail to trigger an alarm in time ✅ Many homes lack enough smoke alarms in the right places What’s new in the campaign? …
Lithium-ion batteries power our phones, laptops, e-bikes, and electric vehicles — but UK safety standards haven’t kept pace, according to the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). Why this matters: 🔹 Fires caused by these batteries are explosive, spread rapidly, and can reignite after being extinguished 🔹 They release toxic gases, posing serious risks to the …
A Warrington business owner has been prosecuted and fined £4,420 after ignoring a prohibition notice issued by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. Key details: 🔹 Premises: Barber shop on the ground floor, residential use upstairs 🔹 Inspection revealed: • No proper fire separation • Inadequate fire detection and alarms • Unsafe escape routes and no …
The government has confirmed that the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will officially transition to an independent public body on 27 January 2026. This marks a major milestone in implementing recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and strengthening accountability across the construction sector. What’s changing? 🔹 BSR moves from the Health and Safety Executive to a …
