Articles on Working Safely, News of Injury & Illness and Useful Information
Life-altering Crush Injuries at Work Sees Worcester Waste Management Firm Penalized
Posted: 03/10/2025
In the world of waste management, where heavy machinery and tight schedules often collide, safety should always be a top priority. However, a recent incident involving an employee in Worcester has thrown this notion into stark relief. An unfortunate accident at work left one maintenance worker with life-altering crush injuries from a falling loading shovel […]
Scottish Chemical Company Fined £100,000 for Causing Workplace Burns
Posted: 08/09/2025
A chemical company was penalized £100,000 for causing an employee to sustain workplace burns — resulting in permanent scarring — from a steam hose in Motherwell. On October 23, 2019, a 23-year-old employee of Dundas Chemical Company (Mosspark) Limited suffered burns on his back and other body parts while cleaning a process water tank. He […]
The Dangers of Working at Heights: Lessons from a Flat Roof Fall
Posted: 02/09/2025
Working at heights can be a thrilling job, but it comes with inherent risks that can lead to catastrophic consequences. A recent incident involving a fall from a roof serves as a stark reminder of these dangers. Falls from roofs are not just accidents—they’re preventable tragedies that highlight the critical need for safety measures in […]
Manchester Workers Exposed to Asbestos Risk by Employer
Posted: 28/08/2025
A construction firm based in Manchester — A1 Property Maintenance Management Limited — has received a fine after their workers were exposed to asbestos whilst on a construction project at the former Unicorn Public House located on Liverpool Road in Eccles. During a standard visit to the Unicorn Pub on 16 May 2022, an HSE […]
Durham Waste Firm Employee Run Over by Excavator
Posted: 19/08/2025
A waste management company in County Durham has received a fine following an incident where a 24-year-old employee was run over by an excavator. The company, Farm XS (Northern) Limited, was sentenced for the occurrence on January 29, 2024. The incident occurred while the employee was performing his duties, which involved sorting and moving waste […]
