Construction worker crushed by dumper
A groundworks company has been fined after an employee suffered serious internal injuries while working in an excavation at Ghyllgrove Junior & Infants School in Basildon.
Chained to our desks: 40% of Brits spend just 15 minutes outdoors each day
Research by interior landscaping and scenting firm Ambius has found that UK office workers spend an alarmingly limited amount of time outdoors each day, putting their health and wellbeing at risk.
Company fined after employee suffers serious burns
A company that produces metal sheet components has been fined after a worker suffered burns to his, face, ears and head.
Building companies fined for completely disregarding health & safety regulations
Coast & Country Construction Limited and Paul Humphries Architects Ltd have both been sentenced after serious breaches of their health and safety duties.
Construction company fined more than 500k following overhead power lines incident
A construction company has been fined after a tipper vehicle driven by one of its employees came into contact with overhead power lines during the construction of a waste transfer station.
Company fined £250,000 after worker crushed to death
RRS London Waste Papers has been sentenced after health and safety breaches resulted in the death of one of their employees.
Contractor fined after employee run over by road roller
A road resurfacing company was fined £15,400 after an employee was run over by a road roller.
Companies in court after roof fall
A contractor and scaffolding company have been sentenced for safety breaches after a worker fell five metres from a roof.
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