Health and Safety News
We scour the Internet for Health and Safety related news items on an almost daily basis.
The news articles and clippings, curated by MD Safety, highlight the requirements for compliance with UK Health and Safety Legislation and best practice across all industry sectors.
The majority of the information and cases will apply to a greater or lesser degree to our broad range of Clients and lessons to be learned will be able to be gained.
Company and director fined following dangerous construction work around a domestic boiler
A building company and its director have been fined for unsafe construction work around a domestic gas boiler which resulted in a gas escape.
Birmingham Magistrates’ Court heard how MD Building Contractors Ltd was contracted to undertake construction work at Brooklyn Avenue, Aston, Birmingham, between 26 July and 28 August 2017. The work was an extension to the kitchen.
Read MoreVehicle servicing company fined after truck rolled and crushed employee
Volvo Group UK Limited has been fined after an employee at the Cardonald Depot was crushed by a truck, leading to serious injury.
Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that on 7 June 2016 an employee of Volvo Group UK Limited was testing the brakes of a low-loader truck unit and trailer at the Cardonald depot, Glasgow.
Read MorePutting the Health into H&S
The 12th consecutive TSA Health & Safety Seminar was held on 14th March, presented by Martin Mulholland and Geoff Davies from MD Safety Management and generously hosted by Leica Geosystems at their Head Office in Milton Keynes. TSA Members enjoy this free event every year, with legislative updates and news followed by a more in-depth focus on a particular subject.
Read MoreEquality revenge: Achieving a gender and diversity balance in construction
“There is some great work being done and a drive to provide equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds – the benefits of having a diverse workforce are clear.“However, there are some passionate people who are unwittingly damaging the cause by failing to recognise that their own campaign is discriminating against those so called people who have held them back.“I am still fairly new to the world of construction. 18 months to be precise.
Read MoreContractor fined after worker falls through unprotected stairwell
A principal contractor has been prosecuted after a worker suffered a serious injury when he fell approximately three metres through an unprotected stairwell opening.
Read MoreHand arm vibration breaches up a third on construction sites
The number of hand arm vibration breaches on British construction sites has risen by third in the last year, according to new figures from the Building Safety Group (BSG).
Read MoreCompany fined after worker suffers multiple injuries in fall from height
Construction company Rivergate Developments Ltd was sentenced today for safety breaches after worker Nathan Howes fell 2.7 metres through an open stairwell.
Read MoreArchitects warn fire safety guidance is ‘deeply flawed’
“We simply cannot allow buildings to continue to be built to regulations and guidance that everyone, including the government, acknowledges are deeply flawed,” said the Chair of RIBA’s Expert Advisory Group on Fire Safety, Jane Duncan.
Read MoreCompany fined for exposing workers to harmful chemicals
A chemical manufacturing company has today been fined after failing to manage the risk of exposure to chemicals harmful to health, resulting in workers being exposed to chemicals which caused long term damage to their skin.
Read MoreSecret document reveals police 'blacklisting'
A secret police document has revealed how the Metropolitan Police's Special Branch helped the illegal blacklisting of trade unionists - preventing them from getting jobs because of their political views.
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