A recent case has highlighted just how important it is to avoid accidents that have to be reported to the HSE. What experience did the company in question have, and how can you avoid a similar fate?
Published 10.02.2010
A London-based glazing company has recently been prosecuted following a visit to one of its premises by an inspector. What prompted the action and could it have been avoided?
Published 28.02.2011
If your business involves working at height, or has had reportable accidents as a result of a slip or trip, you are more likely to receive a visit from an inspector before the end of year. If so, how
should you act?
Published 06.10.2005
A businessman has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service after he ignored a notice to stop dangerous work at his waste processing premises. What can be learned from his mistakes?
Published 18.01.2011
During a recent inspection it was suggested that you should do more to manage the risks in a couple of areas. Does this mean work should stop until improvements are made?
Published 28.01.2008
An employee who tripped and fell over computer cabling and seriously hurt himself, received a substantial compensation payout. What happened and what lessons can you learn from it?
Published 08.05.2007
A businessman has recently been fined £30,000 because he failed to ensure that his premises were equipped with clean and functioning toilet and welfare facilities. How did the case pan out?
Published 06.05.2010
The HSE has announced that the current focus of its inspections will be on woodworking businesses. Why is this, what will its inspectors be looking for and how can you prepare?
Published 27.04.2022
A nightclub owner has been found guilty of 23 breaches of his licence conditions. What did inspectors find wrong and could steps have been taken to avoid the trip to court?
Published 04.12.2013
A director and three managers from a Port Talbot furniture factory have been severely punished for their failure to improve health and safety conditions. Why did they receive such harsh sentences?
Published 08.12.2016