newsFine after employee killed operating ride-on lawnmower
A GROUNDS maintenance company has been fined after an employee was killed while operating a ride-on lawnmower near Ripon.
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newsForging firm fined after lathe death
A HALESOWEN forge has been fined £750k after an employee sustained fatal injuries when he became entangled in a 20-metre long lathe.
articleHSE webinar follow-up: UKCS process isolation Q&A
FOLLOWING HSM’s webinar with the HSE on process isolations in the UKCS offshore oil and gas sector, we have collated responses to the questions that could not be answered live, providing further clarity on legal requirements, regulatory expectations and good practice.
articleKeeping safety uniform
DAVID WARD explains why uniform design and fabric choice should be on the agenda for improved health and safety compliance in 2026
productTerminal blocks optimised for practical use
AS THE inventor of secure electrical connection technology in 1910, Wieland Electric has been a reliable partner for industry and buildings for over a century. With the new ‘selos NEW GENERATION’ terminal block series, Wieland is now launching a forward-looking portfolio that meets the increasing demands of switch cabinet construction.
newsLathe incident leaves employee with finger amputated
A MACHINE manufacturing company in Middleton has been fined after an employee lost their finger and required amputation when it became caught in emery cloth used on a metal-working lathe.
productCommon workplace hazards that lead to avoidable injuries
WORKPLACES IN the UK have a legal obligation to uphold the highest possible levels of health and safety. This includes following guidelines as set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the law, including any bespoke regulations for high-risk sectors like construction, and carrying out tailored risk assessments to identify specific problems that must be addressed.
newsWorker fatally injured in unguarded machinery
A SOUTH Yorkshire wire company has been sentenced following serious health and safety breaches that resulted in the death of one its workers.
newsPackaging firm fined after life-changing injuries
A MANUFACTURER of paper packaging has been fined after a worker suffered a severe skull fracture and permanent injuries when a 4.5-ton machine fell on him.
newsNHS Trust failed to manage hand-arm vibration risks
AN NHS Trust has been fined £40k after several employees were diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), following prolonged exposure to vibration from work equipment.
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