September 18, 2026
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Health and safety responsibilities for fusion energy facilities HSE has produced a new webpage for those with responsibilities during the life-cycle of fusion energy facilities including designers, installers and operators. The webpage includes information on: HSE has also introduced a contact process for organisations developing fusion energy facilities to request an introductory meeting once they have reached an appropriate stage in
September 18, 2026
Latest prosecutions headlines
Recycling company fined following the death of a worker A company has been fined after a worker sustained fatal injuries when a fire extinguisher exploded. The worker was killed while discharging an old fire extinguisher that had a sudden release of pressure and caused an explosion. HSE’s investigation found: Read more about the incident in
September 14, 2026
ExxonMobil fined after five Fife chemical leaks
ExxonMobil Chemical Limited has been fined £267,000 after five separate leaks of extremely flammable hydrocarbons were discovered at its Fife Ethylene Plant in Mossmorran, near Kirkcaldy. The incidents occurred between February 2018 and September 2019 and were traced to corrosion beneath pipe insulation. [press.hse.gov.uk], [hazardexonthenet.net] The problem came to light during a routine inspection by
September 9, 2026
E-Scooter Battery Fire Leaves Family Homeless
What began as a normal evening quickly turned into a devastating tragedy for one family when an e-scooter battery reportedly ignited while charging inside their home. Within minutes, flames spread rapidly through the property, filling rooms with thick smoke and leaving little time to react. Thankfully, all family members escaped safely, but the fire destroyed
September 5, 2026
Latest prosecutions headlines
Company fined six-figures after worker suffered life threatening injuries A fish processing company has been fined after a worker suffered multiple fractures and 2 collapsed lungs when entangled in a palletiser machine. The worker had been asked to clear a blockage in the machine area and due a fault with the perimeter safety fence, triggered
September 3, 2026
Restaurant Owner Prosecuted by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
A Hertfordshire restaurant owner has received a 14-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to four fire safety offences that put lives at serious risk. [fsmatters.com], [thefpa.co.uk] Moynul Abedin, owner of the Tamarind Tree restaurant in Bishop’s Stortford, had converted upper floors of the premises into accommodation for up to 15 people,
August 27, 2026
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Latest prosecutions headlines Company fined after worker has arm severed in machineA clinical waste disposal company has been fined £300,000 after a worker’s arm was severed from the elbow while attempting to clear an obstruction on an autoclave machine.HSE’s investigation found: Read more about the incident in our press release: Company fined after worker has arm
August 26, 2026
Product Recall: Bull and Cygnus Fire Alarm Detection System (FADS)
A product recall has been issued for certain Bull and Cygnus wireless Fire Alarm Detection Systems (FADS) after a manufacturing defect was identified that could affect the performance of fire alarm control equipment. The recall was announced by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) on 12 August 2026. [gov.uk], [fia.uk.com] The issue relates
August 26, 2026
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Successfully Prosecutes HMO Owner
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) has successfully prosecuted the owner of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Brighton after a series of serious fire safety failings were identified and left unresolved despite repeated warnings and enforcement action. [fia.uk.com], [thefpa.co.uk] Markandayar Gowrikaran, who had control of the HMO at 20A St James Street,
August 26, 2026
Floor Safety Awareness Month launches this September
A new Floor Safety Awareness Month campaign will run throughout September, encouraging employers and employees to tackle workplace risks caused by leaks, drips, spills and wet surfaces. The initiative has been launched by New Pig Europe to help organisations improve floor safety and reduce the likelihood of slips, trips and falls. The campaign comes amid
August 26, 2026
Bricklayer hospitalised after roof collapse fall
An Oldham-based construction company has been fined after a 25-year-old bricklayer suffered serious injuries when the floor he was working on collapsed at a house-building site on Lynn Street, Oldham, in June 2024. The worker fell through the structure along with concrete blocks that had been stored on the upper floor. [press.hse.gov.uk], [hsmsearch.com] The bricklayer
August 26, 2026
Suicide prevention training launched for construction workers
A new free digital suicide prevention training programme has been launched to help tackle the mental health crisis facing construction workers, particularly sole traders and the self-employed who can be harder to reach through traditional workplace support schemes. The initiative has been introduced ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September. [scottishco…ionnow.com], [hsmsearch.com] Developed
