Another Fine for Firm Who Exposed Their Employees to Deadly Asbestos
Health and Safety consultants are always concerned when employees are found to have been exposed to Asbestos. There really is no excuse when not taking health and safety seriously, and when asbestos is involved it is all the more concerning that business owners are not following the laws and regulations which are there to save …Read the Full Post
Two Separate Accidents Results in Fine for Chicken Company
One of the largest companies which produce both raw and produced Chicken in Europe has been fined after being prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive. The prosecution came as a result of two separate incidents which happened at the factory in Suffolk. Both of the accidents were preventable and two workers have suffered awful …Read the Full Post
Health and Safety Retainer Packages for SMEs
Health and Safety Compliance can be a burden on SMEs We agree with this common perception. We all know that health and safety saves lives, however bureaucratic burden of compliance in low risk businesses appears to be disproportionate. There is a lot of scaremongering, misguided conceptions, unnecessary costs and bureaucracy associated with health and safety. We cannot help with …Read the Full Post
Huge £200,000 Fine for Rugby Aggregates Plant after Worker is Killed
A tragic explosion which killed a young worker, Peter Reynolds, has resulted in the firm Cemex being fined £20,000 after being prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive. Mr Reynolds was aged just 28 when the huge explosion occurred. He was working to clear a blockage in a mixer when steam and dust exploded out …Read the Full Post
Massive Fine for Construction Firm After Worker Dies on the Job
In a case which has highlight the importance of adhering to the Health and Safety laws and regulations, a construction firm have been fined the huge sum of £75,000 after one of their workers was killed. The construction industry is renowned for the multiple dangers which workers face every day. Health and safety consultants are …Read the Full Post
Serious Injuries to Worker Result in Huge Fines for Tree Surgeon
Health and safety services are available to all self-employed individuals as well as larger companies in the UK. As so many companies are fined and even imprisoned after their workers suffer injuries at the workplace it is hard to imagine any business owner ignoring the health and safety consultants and turning a blind eye to …Read the Full Post
Nurses told Not to Wear Crocs on the Job
Nurses have to take health and safety very seriously for obvious reasons. However, this is not the only profession where wearing the correct gear is of paramount importance. Health and safety consultants spend many hours discussing the correct safety gear to wear on construction, with hard hats being one piece of protective gear that gets …Read the Full Post
Essential high-vis workwear, and how you can win some…
Roadsides are dangerous places as anyone who has broken down before will tell you, never mind if you have to spend several hours a day working on a busy roadside like thousands of people do every day. I’m here from leading workwear company Brookes UK, to explain why high vis workwear is so important, and …Read the Full Post
Brain Injuries Sustained by Employee after Two Firms fail to ensure a Safe Environment
Huge Fines for Both Firms Involved An awful accident occurred in Bristol back in June 2008 when a scaffolding pipe fell onto the head of an employee below. The pipe fell 15ft before landing on Richard Chodkiewicz, aged 53. Once again this is an accident which could have been completely avoided if the firms had …Read the Full Post
Asbestos exposure results in Prosecution for Shrewsbury Firm
An asbestos survey provided by health and safety consultants can mean the difference between life and death for your employees. As an employer it is your legal duty to ensure that you manage the risks of being exposed to asbestos. Failing to do so can lead to your firm being prosecuted by the Health and …Read the Full Post