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H&S News May 2005
| Title | Comments | Publication |
| Corporate Killing Bill fails to satisfy safety groups. | The new offence of corporate killing outlined in a draft Bill has only received a cautious welcome from business, unions and lawyers. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):6 For analysis see next entry (page 49). |
| In the dock. | Analysis of the Corporate Manslaughter Bill – too far, or not far enough? (G Forlin) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):49-50 |
| Physios warn of 'hurried woman syndrome'. | A report from the Chartered Soc of Physiotherapy warns that more working women are falling victim to a condition characterised by chronic stress and exhaustion. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):7 |
| Lord Chancellor resorts to legislative clampdown as claims companies fail to clean up their act. | At a recent conference on compensation culture, the Lord Chancellor indicated that claims management companies will be regulated under tighter laws because the industry had not heeded his earlier warnings regarding self-regulation. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):11 |
| Accidents by at-work drivers subject to new police checks. | For the first time, police attending road accidents will make a distinction between those driving for work or leisure, with figures published next year. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):12 |
| The devil's in the detail. | Review of the revised Construction (Design & Management) Regs and those issues which may cause controversy. (J Anderson) | CDMR Internet: http://consultations.hse.gov.uk/consult.ti/ conregs/consultationHome Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):15-16 |
| Heavy load lift results in fatality. | Northern Cargo Services fined £60,000. Visiting driver killed when part of 20 tonne load of wood toppled from FLT whilst being lifted onto his trailer. Confusion over whether tallyman was acting as banksman. Various RAs but non for particular circumstances. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):19 |
| Two men charged over child's death on building site. | Developer Mr V Kotak fined £25,000 and contractor Mr S Patterson fined £4,000. Two year old killed whilst playing on verge adjacent to construction site. Stack of slabs toppled over. Poor stacking and storage of materials. Non compliance with a Prohibition Notice. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):19 |
| Motorist died in collision with 'inconspicuous' trailer. | O'Hara Bros Surfacing fined £40,000. Kent CC fined £10,000. Ringway Highway Serv & Ringway Ltd each fined £20,000. Pre dawn motorist killed colliding with stationery low-loader. Ramp down to collect road resurfacing machinery. Rear lights obscured. No H&S plan. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):20 |
| Broken back leads to fines for two firms. | Warminster One & Two Ltd fined £2,000 and managing agent Hartnel Taylor Cook fined £8,000. Visiting driver injured falling 12' from 1st floor walkway when parapet railing collapsed. Staff had previously notified agent of unsafe condition of wall but no remedial action. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):24 |
| The heart of the matter. | How new guidelines on managing criminal cases could have a significant bearing on how cases involving work related deaths are prepared and presented. (M Appleby) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):27 |
| The future's bright – the future's chartered. | From November, individual members of the Instn of Occup Safety & Health will have Chartered status. | IOSH Internet: www.iosh.co.uk/corecompetent Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):33 |
| Purge and merge. | The Hampton report recommendations for a new regulatory order. (D Eves) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):44-46 |
| Class act. | Interview with Tom Beegan, Chief Exec of the Irish H&S Authority. (T Weadick & G Jolliffe) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):53-56 |
| COSHH on delivery. | Overcoming barriers when introducing COSHH assessment. (D Osborn) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):58-60 |
| Who's the daddy? | Demonstrating 'social responsibility' in OH&S and the problems associated with fostering a paternalistic society. (B Hunt) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):63-64 |
| Light relief. | Lighting in the workplace and the importance of task visibility. (P Boyce) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2005 23(5):67-70 |
| SAL Abrasive Technologies Group Ltd | Fined £5,000 under PUWER 1998 / MHSWR 1999. Injured by anvils on an hydraulic press whilst bonding an abrasive belt. | HSE Prosecution Case F180000432 (23/2/05) |
| Dorset Aluminium Products Ltd | Fined £3,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Maintenance engineer injured falling 3m from mezzanine floor through plasterboard ceiling. | HSE Prosecution Case F010000739 (24/2/05) |
| Trinity Welsh Homes Ltd | Fined £6,000 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Bricklayer injured when work platform collapsed. Supported on joist hangers not in compliance with manufacturer's installation instructions. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000468 (24/2/05) |
| Fine Lady Bakeries Ltd | Guilty under HASAWA 1974 s2. Killed whilst using a metal bar to free a rack in a bread cooler. Rack dropped and struck the bar which pivoted striking the worker who fell to the ground. | HSE Prosecution Case F020000550 (25/2/05) |
| James S Walker | Fined £250 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Driving FLT at host company. Lifted worker in a stillage on the raised forks. Stillage toppled over. | HSE Prosecution Case F150000590 (25/2/05) |
| David Rudman | Fined £3,000 under IRR 1999. Exposure of humans to X-rays at veterinarians. | HSE Prosecution Case F010000738 (28/2/05) |
| DWB (Anglia) Ltd | Fined £16,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. One injured by roof trusses toppling over and one when trying to assist colleague. Irregular shaped trusses being handled to make them easier to manoeuvre by side loader. | HSE Prosecution Case F070000501 (28/2/05) |
| Directors do have duties. | Existing legislation and the H&S Directors' Duties Bill which refocuses attention on the need to clarify duties of directors under H&S legislation. (R Bibbings) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(5):58-59 |
| Jobcentre staff safety research. | Research on staff safety in Jobcentre Plus offices examines the procedures designed to ensure staff safety and explores triggers for possible incidents. | RR236 Dept for Work & Pensions Internet: www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5 RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(5):3 |
| Economic costs of fire report published. | Report from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister shows that in 2003 the cost of fire was £7.7bn to the English economy, with £1.9bn being related to arson. | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(5):7 |
| Improved safety for surveyors. | Lloyds Register, DNV and ABS initiative to improve safety of their surveyors by insisting clients provide a safe place of work. It will affect shipyards, offshore platforms, manufacturers and other 3rd party sites. | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(5):7 |
| IIAC annual report. | The 7th annual report of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council has been published along with its programme for 2005-6. | Internet: www.iiac.org.uk/annrep0405/annrep0405.shtml RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(5):8 |
| LRD guide to beat workplace bullying. | New Labour Res Dept booklet considers bullying and harassment from the perspective of equality and H&S and contains details of anti-harassment legislation. | LRD, 78 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8HF £4.95 RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(5):9 |
| Metalworking fluids link to breast cancer risk. | New US study indicates that women with jobs involving metalworking fluids may have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. | Publ in: Am Jnl Industrial Medicine (Feb) 2005 RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(5):10 |
| Cutting room flaws. | Containing hazards and controlling risks in an operating theatre. (N Cook) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(5):16-18,20-21 |
| Fire safety. | Assessing fire safety risks and the impact of the proposed changes in legislation. (P Ellis) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(5):26-28,30 |
| Diagnosis - asthma. | What occupational asthma can cost both employers and sufferers. (E Gates) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2005 35(5):34-36,38 |
| Director conviction figures published. | Only 11 company directors have ever been convicted of manslaughter following a work-related death. Five were imprisoned, five received suspended sentences and one was given community service. | Centre for Corporate Responsibility RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (May/June):2 |
| Free help on working parents' rights. | Learning package to help employers deal with working parents' rights in the workplace. | ACAS Internet: www.acas.org.uk RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (May/June):8 |
| RoSPA 'first' as training videos go online. | New service allows licensed customers to buy credits allowing them to watch popular OHS videos online without buying a tape. | Tel: RoSPA 0870-777-2227 RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (May/June):9 |
| Tackling bullying at work. | New Chartered Inst of Personnel & Dev guide to alternative ways to tackle the issues surrounding bullying at work. | CIPD Internet: www.cipd.co.uk/guides RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (May/June):9 |
| But what about the bullies? | States that little support, advice or guidance is being offered to those accused of bullying in the workplace. | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2004 34(12):5 |
| Food industry hygiene. | National Food Safety Week runs from 13-19 June and focuses on how hands can spread germs. (Dr AI Anwar) | RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (May/June):10-11 |
| Coping with trauma. | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – from road crash to workplace. (K Guy) | RoSPA Safety Express 2005 (May/June):17 |
| Fine following death of nurse at NHS mental health trust. | SW London Primary & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust fined £28,000. Junior nurse killed by psychiatric patient. Working alone, no clear procedures and inadequate measures to check safety. | HSE Press Release E060:05 5/5/05 |
| HSE grants exemptions to heritage/charter train 'slam door' operations. | Exemptions granted to 12 heritage/charter train companies to enable them to continue to run Mark 1 rolling stock without central door locking. | HSE Press Release E063:05 9/5/05 |
| HSE publishes revised guidance on the correct selection and safe use of RPE. | Provides employers, safety reps and manufacturers who use or supply RPE with advice on ensuring it is selected and used correctly. | HSG53 Isbn 0-7176-2904-X £10.95 HSE Tel:01787-881165 HSE Press Release E064:05 10/5/05 |
| Tulloch Developments Ltd | Fined £10,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Injured by falling load during lifting. Metal column suspended in a sling from the forks of a telehandler. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000497 (2/3/05) |
| 1st Saxon Property Services | Fined £3,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2 / MHSWR 1999. Injured falling from ladder whilst accessing flat roof during installation of a ventilator to pitched roof of house. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000581 (2/3/05) |
| Carl Lambert | Fined £1,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2 / CHSWR 1996. Agreed summary proceedings. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000582 (2/3/05) |
| Wood Flooring Ltd | Fined £1,500 under ELCIR 1998. No employers' liability insurance on two dates. | HSE Prosecution Case F010000749 (3/3/05) |
| CS Godney Ltd | Fined £3,000 under PUWER 1998. No effective cutter guard on a vertical spindle moulding machine. | HSE Prosecution Case F130000471 (3/3/05) |
| M Brittain (York) Ltd | Fined £7,500 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Unsafe system of work, inadequate training and supervision. Inappropriate lifting equipment. | HSE Prosecution Case F150000579 (3/3/05) |
| AC Bacon Engineering Ltd | Fined £5,900 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Sub-contractor injured falling through a fragile roof. No suitable and sufficient RA or fall prevention. | HSE Prosecution Case F070000515 (4/3/05) |
| Morgans of Usk Ltd | Fined £5,000 under HASAWA 1974 s3 / LOLER 1998. Injured whilst working at 12' when man basket detached from the telehandler. Telehandler had no current certificate for use and basket never certified under LOLER. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000507 (4/3/05) |
| Terence Daynes | Fined £2,000 under HASAWA 1974 s37. Improvement Notice for training not complied with. Director tried to use forged training certificates for himself and another worker. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000549 (4/3/05) |
| Daynes Demolition Ltd | Fined £1,500 under CHSWR 1996 / HASAWA 1974 s33. Carried out demolition with inadequate supervision. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000549 (4/3/05) |
| WH Marriage & Sons Ltd | Fined £5,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. FLT driver injured between roll cage and door frame whilst collecting pallets. Incorrectly positioned controls during reversing. No training. | HSE Prosecution Case F070000502 (7/3/05) |
| Sigmacast Iron Ltd | Fined £8,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Shot blast operator trapped against machine by unguarded skip hoist. | HSE Prosecution Case F100000710 (7/3/05) |
| HSE furthers the argument for sensible risk management. | At RoSPA's Health at Work Congress the HSE promoted sensible risk management in the H&S debate as a key to securing compliance with H&S regulations. | HSE Press Release E066:05 18/5/05 |
| Corporate manslaughter bill removes identification of 'controlling mind'. | Published on 23/3/05, the draft bill was welcomed, although many feel the bill does not go far enough and will make little difference to H&S accountability. | Internet: www.homeoffice.gov.uk/docs4/tso_manslaughter.pdf Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):5 |
| EU restrictions on solvents will counter substance abuse. | EU legislation restricting use of solvents will reduce workplace exposure and help counter toluene abuse. | Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):9 |
| Box of lighting tubes costs electrical firm £17,000 fine. | Moss Electrical Ltd fined £12,500 + £4,500 costs. Injured falling 10' from the edge of a mezzanine floor whilst moving lighting tubes. Safety gate unable to be closed because pallet of goods had obstructed it for several days. No suitable and sufficient RA. | Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):10 |
| Keep the noise down. | The current and proposed Noise at Work Regs and how to make workplace noise measurements. (P Ellis) | Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):13-14 |
| Action on hearing. | Hearing surveillance at work. (S Segaran) | Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):16-17 |
| Constructing better fitness. | An ergonomic approach to reducing injuries in the construction industry. (D Abbott) | Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):25-27 |
| Business continuity. | Planning in anticipation of incidents that will affect critical function and process in the organisation. (L Bamber) | Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):29-30,32 |
| Back to basics – drive safely. | Reducing the harm and costs of occupational road risk. (L Waterman) | Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):35-36 |
| Safety inspections. | How to use safety inspections to foster a safe working environment. (J Gilbertson) | Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):39-41 |
| Listen and learn. | Guide to hearing protection for workers. (M Denton) | Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):50-51 |
| Let's get physical. | The benefits and limitations of using PPE to control exposure to physical agents. (R Bunn) | Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):52 |
| Escape routes. | The role of automated fire doors in emergency escape routes for the disabled. (C Pearce) | Health and Safety at Work 2005 27(5):54 |
| RAIB goes ahead. | Rail Accident Investigation Branch is now fully operational and responsible for investigations. | Internet: www.dft.gov.uk RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Bulletin 2005 34(5):2 |
| Care of casualties. | New House of Commons report indicates that new walk-in medical centres are not reducing workloads for staff in A&E departments. | 'Improving emergency care in England' HC445 SO Tel:0870-6005522 RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Bulletin 2005 34(5):7 |
| Radon in homes. | New plans to combat health risks from exposure to radon in homes. Over 2 years householders in certain areas will be able to obtain free checks and receive advice and support for remedial work. | NRPB Tel:01235-831600 RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Bulletin 2005 34(5):8 |
| Clean wards. | Over the next 3 years the Scottish Executive is spending £15m to clean-up hospitals and reduce patient infection. | Internet: www.scotland.gov.uk RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Bulletin 2005 34(5):9 |
| Making a difference – a new health and safety strategy for the paper and board industries. | Strategy to improve H&S in papermaking, corrugated packaging and recovered paper industry. Sets targets for reducing injury incidence rates and for the introduction of formal safety management systems. | Confederation of Paper Ind 'Making a difference' Internet: www.paper.org.uk/hands/pabiac/pabiac.htm HSC Press Release C013:05 12/5/05 |
| The UK metalworking industry loses millions of pounds each year to underrated diseases. | As part of its Disease Reduction Programme, the HSE is increasing awareness of metalworking fluid disease which can cause respiratory illness, including bronchitis and asthma. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/metalworking HSE Press Release E071:05 19/5/05 |
| Dean Close School | Fined £5,000 under WHSWR 1992. Chef employed by school's catering contractor injured tripping on damaged floor covering. Damage known to school for 7 months. | HSE Prosecution Case F010000740 (8/3/05) |
| WJ Hibbs Ltd | Fined £3,500 under CHSWR 1996. Injured falling 4m through fragile roof light whilst dismantling asbestos cement roof during demolition. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000570 (8/3/05) |
| Kanes Foods Ltd | Fined £11,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Injured whilst cleaning out Reyco waste valves. No safe system of work. | HSE Prosecution Case F120000538 (9/3/05) |
| Nexfor Ltd | Fined £5,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Killed by unexpected movement of the accelerator conveyor engaging with loader cage on automated production line. Machinery unguarded. | HSE Prosecution Case F200000662 (9/3/05) |
| British Gas Services Ltd | Fined £5,000 under CAWR 2002. Accidental release of asbestos dust during plumbing. One worker and a member of the public exposed. Poor control of further exposure and spread of contamination. | HSE Prosecution Case F100000652 (10/3/05) |
| LPL Construction Services | Fined £7,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2 / CHSWR 1996 / MHSWR 1999. Fall from height through fragile material. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000589 (11/3/05) |
| The benefits of director leadership on health and safety – HSE unveils new case studies at Edinburgh Business School conference. | HSE's new case studies demonstrate the vital role director leadership plays in H&S. The 10 studies include construction, health, LAs, oil and petrochemical, printing and the prison sectors. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/corporateresponsibility/casestudies/ HSE Press Release E065:05 19/5/05 |
| Scottish law still facing delays. | Following publication of the corporate manslaughter Bill for England and Wales, Scotland's 'corporate homicide' law faces delays with the setting up of an expert working party to report on the planned law. | Safety Management 2005 (May):2 |
| HSE launches back pain initiative. | In June/July the HSE will introduce an inspection programme aimed at reducing the number of people suffering from back injuries in UK workplaces. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/backs/index.htm Safety Management 2005 (May):5 |
| Slips campaign for health service. | New 2 year HSE campaign to combat the increase in slip and trip accidents in the health service. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/slips/campaign.htm Safety Management 2005 (May):5 |
| HSC consultation on revising CDM. | The planned changes will clarify each duty holder's obligations and emphasise the importance of engaging in active planning and risk management. | Construction (Design & Management) Regs 1994 Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/consult/live.htm Safety Management 2005 (May):6-8 |
| HSC meetings now open to public. | HSC meetings, where proposed changes to safety law and the work of the HSE are discussed, have now been opened to members of the public. | Dates and registration details. Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/hsc/meetings/open/index.htm Safety Management 2005 (May):10 |
| HSE targets building designers. | HSE construction inspectors have again been meeting designers at construction sites as part of an initiative to remove work at height risks at the design stage. | Safety Management 2005 (May):13 |
| RIDDOR review. | During the review of the RIDDOR incident reporting system, the HSC is seeking stakeholders' views on how to make the regulations more effective. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/consult/disdocs/riddordd.htm Safety Management 2005 (May):14-15 |
| NHS violence levels still high. | New Healthcare Commission survey reveals 4 in 10 NHS employees have been victims of violence, abuse or harassment at work. | 'National NHS staff survey 2004'. Internet: www.healthcarecommission.org.uk Safety Management 2005 (May):16 |
| Fatal plunge costs car dealer £130,000. | Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd fined £130,000 and Patrick Mackay fined £3,000. Sub-contractor's worker killed falling 20' through skylight. Stepped from 18" crawling board during annual maintenance. Permit to work system not followed. No request for RA and method statement. | Safety Management 2005 (May):20 |
| Unsafe lift causes fatality. | Seymour (Civil Engineering Contractors) Ltd fined £50,000. Visiting driver killed whilst unloading a 3 tonne portable cabin using a lorry mounted crane. Chain slings too short, no test lift. No safe system of work. | Safety Management 2005 (May):23 |
| Fireworks 'could have caused explosion'. | Bracknell Fireworks Ltd fined £15,000. During an inspection, badly damaged fireworks discovered in storage facilities. Explosion hazard. Failure to identify the risks or to arrange to deal with them safely. | Safety Management 2005 (May):25 |
| Managing your firm's waste. | Minimising waste after estimates show companies lose up to 4% of annual turnover in avoidable waste. (L Parkes) | Safety Management 2005 (May):26-29 |
| Waste management. | From 1/9/05 employers will have to ensure that certain above ground oil storage facilities meet new minimum standards for construction and bunding. | Safety Management 2005 (May):30 |
| Construction safety. | Construction Products Assoc advice on how manufacturers and suppliers of construction products can improve H&S in the building industry. | CPA 'Make it safe'. Internet: www.constprod.org.uk/pages/reports.asp Safety Management 2005 (May):33 |
| UK fire statistics show positive reductions. | ODPM statistics for 2003/4 show an overall reduction in number of fires, fire-related deaths, false alarms and malicious false alarms. | Fire Statistics Monitor. Internet: www.odpm.gov.uk Fire Prevention 2005 392 (May):3 |
| Safety certificate. | NEBOSH has launched a new International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health. Aimed at organisations operating outside the UK or multinationals working to international standards. | Internet: www.nebosh.org.uk Fire Prevention 2005 392 (May):4 |
| Order to advance. | Report on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order which is expected to come into force in England and Wales on 1/4/06. | Internet: www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmdereg.htm Fire Prevention 2005 392 (May):15-16 |
| Growth factor. | Development of a fire growth model to calculate external fire spread in large buildings. (J Lane) | Fire Prevention 2005 392 (May):37-39 |
| Setting the standards. | The standards that apply to assessing and approving fire doors and shutters. (A Richards) | Fire Prevention 2005 392 (May):44-45 |
| Shut that door. | The effectiveness of fire doors following a fire at the Trago Mills shopping village in Devon. (R Harris) | Fire Prevention 2005 392 (May):46-47 |
| Acting on arson. | New initiative to help fire services educate pupils about the dangers of arson. (L Stokes) | Fire Prevention 2005 392 (May):60 |
| Power points. | The impact of new funding for arson prevention and new legal powers for fire investigators. (D Goble) | Fire Prevention 2005 392 (May):62-63 |
| Kids' stuff. | New on-line resource aimed at combating juvenile fire setting. Arson accounts for 50% of all primary fires in the UK. (N Bason) | Arson Prevention Bureau 'Kids Zone'. Internet: www.arsonpreventionbureau.org.uk Fire Prevention 2005 392 (May):64-65 |
| HSE publishes revised guidance on preventing slips and trips to help caterers comply with the law. | Revised guidance for caterers on preventing slips and trips, emphasising the benefits of involving staff, managers and safety reps. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cais6.pdf HSE Press Release E062:05 20/5/05 |
| Keeping farmers informed about health and safety – HSE launches agriculture e-bulletin. | New agricultural e-mail bulletin aimed at farmers, farm managers, land owners, trade associations and unions. Free to subscribers every 3 months. | 1st issue April. Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/ebulletins.htm HSE Press Release E070:05 20/5/05 |
| Lignacite Ltd | Fined £13,5000 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Visiting lorry driver injured by reversing vehicle. | HSE Prosecution Case F070000521 (14/3/05) |
| UK Pallets Ltd | Fined £4,000 under WHSWR 1992. Injured by reversing FLT whilst photographing loaded freight lorry. No safe system of work. Poor vehicle pedestrian segregation. | HSE Prosecution Case F120000526 (14/3/05) |
| Restfold Nursing Care Ltd | Fined £50,000 under MHSWR 1999. Following a fatality. Failure to carry out RA of safety bed rails and equipment. | HSE Prosecution Case F120000529 (14/3/05) |
| Enviraz (Scotland) Ltd | Fined £2,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Uncontrolled asbestos stripping. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000334 (14/3/05) |
| Churchill Scaffolding Ltd | Fined £4,000 under CHSWR 1996 / MHSWR 1999. Injured falling through rooflight. No guarding or warning signs. No suitable and sufficient RA. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000535 (14/3/05) |
| Laminated Products Ltd | Fined £2,500 under PUWER 1998. Injured by moulding machine. Acoustic booth unlocked and no guarding. | HSE Prosecution Case F150000581 (15/3/05) |
| Kelmark Scaffolding Ltd | Fined £4,000 under CHSWR 1996. Collapse of scaffold. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000539 (15/3/05) |
| Optyma Security Systems Ltd | Fined £10,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Injured falling from a ladder after receiving an electric shock whilst servicing a CCTV camera on a 6m high mast. | HSE Prosecution Case F060000421 (16/3/05) |
| Anglian Timber Ltd | Fined £1,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2 / MHSWR 1999. Injured by reversing vehicle. No RA or vehicle pedestrian segregation. | HSE Prosecution Case F200000658 (16/3/05) |
| Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust | Fined £18,000 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Catering assistant injured tripping into pothole outside a busy doorway. Damage known to Trust for several months. | HSE Prosecution Case F010000754 (17/3/05) |
| Maurice Mason Ltd | Fined £40,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2/RIDDOR 1995. Injured whilst driving material handler when it came into contact with 33kv overhead power cable. Inadequate training and unsafe manriding cage for work at height. | HSE Prosecution Case F070000427 (17/3/05) |
| Hugh Mason | Fined £6,500 under HASAWA 1974 s37. Worker injured whilst driving material hander when it came into contact with 33Kv overhead power cable. Company director. | HSE Prosecution Case F070000428 (17/3/05) |
| Peterborough & Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation | Fined £3,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Injured falling through roof light. No precautions. | HSE Prosecution Case F080000406 (17/3/05) |
| Cad-Cam Projects Ltd | Fined £5,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Injured by CNC machine. Interlock overridden with spare key. | HSE Prosecution Case F100000698 (17/3/05) |
| Caledonia Community Leisure Ltd | Fined £15,000 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Two children aged 13 and 8 fell from climbing wall on separate occasions. Inadequate RA, supervision and instruction. Failure to conduct undertaking so as to ensure vulnerable persons not exposed to risks. | HSE Prosecution Case F200000672 (17/3/05) |
| Smurfit UK Ltd | Fined £15,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Injured by unguided transfer car. | HSE Prosecution Case F010000752 (18/3/05) |
| Whitehouse Group Ltd | Fined £20,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Injured falling down lift shaft. | HSE Prosecution Case F060000419 (18/3/05) |
HSE Prosecutions Database (4 Feb 2007)
After a gap of around a year, HSE is now posting prosecutions again. We have started inputting cases with hearing dates after 1-Nov-2006 and will update new cases weekly as they are reported. In view of the volume of prosecutions now posted, we are not inputting previous cases. There will therefore be a gap in our database from a hearing date of 24 January 2006 until November 1st. Anyone not finding a case which may have been heard between January and November 2006, should therefore try searching the HSE Prosecutions database.
When the HSE relaunched the Prosecution database in January 2007, after a break of around a year, they appear to have changed the format of the case numbers. Therefore, for all entries with a hearing date before the 24 January 2006 you should search the HSE database using the defendants name instead of the case number we have quoted if you wish to check details for yourself.
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