Company and director sentenced for putting workers at risk A roofing firm has been fined while its director has been handed a suspended prison sentence after putting the lives of workers at risk during a roof renovation in Surrey. Weather Master Roofing Limited and company director Jack Avanzo, also known as Jack Avenzo, were sentenced […]
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Week Commencing 02/12/2024 – In The News
Companies fined after worker falls through skate park roof Two companies have been fined more than £100k after a man fell 30 feet through a fragile skylight as he was working on a roof. Nicolas Vilela suffered multiple injuries in the incident at Graystone Action Sports Centre, on Brunel Avenue in Salford on 23 November […]
Week Commencing 25/11/2024 – In The News
Company fined after an explosion seriously injured two employees A company which produces electricity from food waste by anaerobic digestion, has been fined more than £300,000 after an explosion caused two employees to suffer life changing injuries. The metal tank the two men were working on was projected high into the air before crashing to […]
Week Commencing 18/11/2024 – In The News
Research shows rise in incidents during the holidays EcoOnline releases new data highlighting ‘holiday hazards’ faced by workers during the festive period. This research examines the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) measures businesses adopt to protect employees, highlighting regional differences between the UK and North America due to varying regulations. The research revealed that outside of seasonal […]
Week Commencing 04/11/2024 – In The News
Bosses ignoring asbestos removal regulations Tradespeople’s lives are being put at risk by bosses instructing workers to ‘get rid of asbestos themselves’, a study finds. 24 November 2024 marks 25 years since all forms of asbestos were banned in the UK. In light of the anniversary and to raise awareness around its pressing dangers, new […]
Week Commencing 28/10/2024 – In The News
Company fined £900k after legionella risk to residents A company has been fined following an outbreak of legionella at its sheltered housing accommodation in Birkenhead, putting vulnerable residents at risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease. The deadly bacteria was detected at Vincent Naughton Court following the sampling of its water systems in the communal areas and […]
Week Commencing 30/09/2024 – In The News
Chemicals firm fined following explosion A solvents manufacturer has been fined following an explosion at its factory in the Scottish Borders. The blast at Rathburn Chemicals in Walkerburn on 10 January 2020 resulted in a laboratory, which was part of the factory, being demolished. It was likely caused by excessive pentane vapour, generated by the […]
PAT Testing – What You Need to Know
PAT testing is essential in ensuring the continued safety of the electrical appliances in your workplace. While PAT testing is not technically a legal requirement, making sure your electrical appliances are safe is – keep reading to learn more. What is PAT testing? Portable Appliance Testing or PAT testing is a routine combined inspection and […]
Week Commencing 16/09/2024 – In The News
Two-thirds of employees stressed by work Work is the third biggest cause of stress for UK employees, after lack of sleep and money worries, according to new research. Over two-thirds (70%) of the 1,238 employed adults surveyed by HR software provider Ciphr, identified at least one aspect of work that contributes to their stress levels. Work […]
Week Commencing 08/07/2024 – In The News
Rise in workplace deaths shows ‘lessons aren’t being learned’ The global body for health and safety professionals says “lessons aren’t being learned” after it was revealed one worker is killed every week in the UK construction industry. New figures published show that 51 deaths occurred in construction in 2023-24, an increase of four from the previous […]