Construction company and director fined after house partially collapses

10 March 2023

The company and director were fined for health and safety failings after a house partially collapsed during construction.

Company and director prosecuted for unsafe removal of asbestos

10 March 2023

The company was convicted and its director given a prison sentence after failing to ensure the safe removal of asbestos.

Manufacturing firm fined after worker loses parts of fingers

8 March 2023

The firm was fined after an employee lost parts of 2 fingers when his hand got caught in a machine producing face masks.

City council fined after school caretaker dies in fall

28 February 2023

Brighton and Hove City Council was fined after the fatal incident where the caretaker fell 2.5 metres from a ladder while cleaning the roof of a bike shed.

Window company fined after worker injured in fall

23 February 2023

The worker fractured his back and ribs following a fall from a house.

Company fined after HSE inspectors find unusable toilet

17 February 2023

The company and its director failed to provide suitable welfare facilities at a construction site.

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