18 November Health and Safety Failings – Fuel firm fined after worker injured Fuel firm fined after worker injured Key Facts: A fuel firm have been prosecuted after a worker was struck by a vehicle. The HSE investigation identified several key failings, including a lack of a safe system of work The firm was fined £20,000 plus costs. Read More
26 October Health and Safety Failings – Firm fined over HGV incident Firm fined over HGV incident Key Facts A firm have been fined after a worker was hit by an HGV and suffered serious injuries The investigation found pedestrians and vehicles were not suitably separated The firm was fined £20,000, plus costs of £1,878.50 Read More
22 April Spotlight On – A – Z of Health and Safety A-Z of Health and Safety We’ve been having fun in the office trying to come up with a definitive A – Z of health and safety words and ideas. See if you agree with the words we chose… Read More
29 November Falls from vehicles and trailers, such as during Loading and Unloading Operations According to statistics available from the HSE, around 2000 workers are seriously injured every year as a result of falling from a vehicle and about five of these people suffer fatal injuries. Many of the accidents involve falls from below head height. It is estimated that the economic and human cost of such incidents is … Read More
29 November Too many vehicles not roadworthy Many companies are still not facing up to one of the biggest risks to the lives of their employees – occupational road risk. 200- 250 people die in the workplace each year, but further 800 – 1100 employees are killed on the road each year. For assistance with Occupational Road Risk Policies and driver/vehicle documentation.Call … Read More