Occupational health figures a “wake-up call” for rail industry
The rail industry needs to do more to protect workers from serious occupational and mental…
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Two contractors fined after worker suffers fatal injury following a fragile roof fall during construction work
Two contractors have been fined after a worker suffered fatal injuries following a fall through…
Principal contractor fined more than £800,000 after worker hit by a heavy expanded polystyrene block
A construction company has been fined more than £800,000 after a worker suffered three fractured…
British businesses targeted in new dust inspections
Firms across Great Britain are to be targeted in a new series of inspections focusing…
Company sentenced after employees exposed to silica dust
A stone masonry company has been sentenced after failing to adequately control employees’ exposure to…
Construction company and director fined for unsafe removal of asbestos.
A construction company and its director have been fined after failing to ensure the safe…
Builder sentenced after putting workers at risk with unsafe work practices
A Salford building contractor has been sentenced after exposing workers to danger of falls from…
Construction workers’ desire for summer sun tan putting them at heightened risk of skin cancer
Construction workers’ desire for a summer sun tan could be putting them at heightened risk…
New advance in fight to reduce vibration injuries in heavy industries
Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) risk management has collaborated with a specialist RFIDsoftware consultancy to develop…
Two companies fined after contractor falls from height
Two companies have been fined after a worker suffered a serious injury when he fell…