Industrial explosion underscores the importance of health and safety risk assessments
Kidderminster-based firm Filtration Service Engineering Ltd was fined over £45,000 last week after being found guilty of breach Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. The severity of the punishment reflects the life-threatening injuries suffered by their employee Clive Dainty who was caught in the blast. Following concerns about the …Read the Full Post
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Tesco Charged for Failing to Ensure the Health and Safety of Their Employees
Tesco, the large supermarket chain, has been found guilty of failings in their health and safety procedures. An investigation was required after four workers were harmed in the work place. The case was instigated by Bracknell Forest Council after their environmental health team and the legal team of the council decided to prosecute Tesco for …Read the Full Post