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 work without scaffolding, ignored a prohibition notice and was verbally abusive towards a HSE inspector.

Companies fined after apprentice fell from height installing CCTV
The young worker fell 11 feet through a fragile roof whilst completing installation work, resulting in injuries to the workers back.

Fine for plant-hire company after worker killed in forklift truck incident
A £433,550 fine was issued after the vehicle fell from the side of a trailer bed, resulting in the workers death.

Stove manufacturer fined £200,000 after employee loses leg
The worker had his lower leg amputated following crush injuries caused when heavy metal sheets fell on him.

Offshore oil and gas company fined £560,000 following major hydrocarbon release
Improper maintenance on an offshore platform led to a large release of crude oil and gas from corroded pipework.

Preventing slips, trips and falls this winter

Darker evenings and colder weather can increase the risk of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Slips and trips cause over a third of all major injuries and can also lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from height or into machinery.

Our guidance helps you to understand what causes slips and trips and how to prevent them.