by theEHP | Apr 21, 2011 | Health & Safety
A contracting firm was sentenced after workers at a major renovation site in Plymouth were exposed to asbestos containing material. CLC Contractors Ltd of Vincent Avenue, Shirley, Southampton, was fined a total of £10,000 and ordered to pay £3,064 in costs in a case...
by theEHP | Apr 20, 2011 | Health & Safety
Today is International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD). Remember all those killed at or by work, and strengthen our resolve to reduce risks and protect people from injury in the workplace. The origins of International Workers Memorial Day IWMD originated in Canada....
by theEHP | Apr 19, 2011 | Health & Safety
A Cannock engineering firm has been fined after an employee was crushed to death while working under a plant vehicle reports the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE prosecuted Hydraline Engineering Ltd, of Unit 33 Martindale, Cannock, Staffordshire,...
by theEHP | Apr 19, 2011 | Health & Safety
A worker suffered serious burns from a flash fire after opening an oven door at a factory unit in Tamworth reports the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). The incident happened at Enviro-Strip (UK) Ltd’s premises in Wilnecote. The firm strips paint and...
by theEHP | Apr 19, 2011 | Health & Safety
A Hampshire roofing boss has been fined after workers were spotted removing roof tiles without scaffolding or safety barriers to prevent them falling reports the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Dan Shea, who also traded as Blackmoor Roofing, of Liss bought used...
