The issue of road safety is one that may be raised frequently as the general election approaches, with the different parties being pressed on their plans to reduce the tally of deaths and serious injuries on the roads. Speaking to Fleet news, the three main parties outlined their positions, with the Conservatives saying the setting […]
Hatchery prosecuted after worker suffers arm injuries
A chicken hatchery in Southampton has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after one of its staff had his arm caught in a conveyor belt. The incident occurred at the premises of Faccenda Foods in March 2014, causing supervisor Andrew House to suffer sever hand damage. Even after two operations, he has […]
Construction firms prosecuted over worker injury
A trio of construction firms have been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) over an incident that caused a worker to lose an arm. The accident occurred during road surfacing work at a site in Hertfordshire in 2012, when the worker got his arm caught in a chip spreader’s rotating auger, causing such […]
Company prosecuted after staff member suffers crush injuries
A waste management company has been prosecuted over an incident that left a member of staff with serious crush injuries to his left leg. The 22-year-old employee of Bakers Waste Services suffered the injury when trying to clear a blockage in a cardboard baler at the company’s site in Enderby, Leicester. His leg became trapped […]
Serious accident prompts huge fine for transport company
A transport company has been hit with a huge fine after an incident in 2013 that left one of its staff with life-changing injuries. Tip Trailer Services, which is based in Altrincham, was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a woman was crushed between two lorries at the firm's Nuneaton depot. This […]
Waste management firm prosecuted over worker death
A waste management firm has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after one of its staff was hit and killed by a vehicle at a transfer station. Patrick Murphy, a 58-year-old from Watford, was clearing litter at the Waterdale Waste Transfer Station in August 2012, when he was hit by a JCB […]
Kent firm prosecuted after employee has toes severed
An engineering firm from Kent has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) over an incident that led to one of its workers losing three toes. Sheerness-based G&P Machine Shop was investigated when 20-year-old Anton Hunter suffered the injury as he helped a colleague unload a delivery of fabricated steel sheets in February […]
Company prosecuted over scaffold collapse
A loft conversion firm has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after one of its scaffolds collapsed in London, causing injuries to a member of staff. The incident in October 2013 led to a 24-year-old employee of lofty Creations UK suffering two broken ribs and was subsequently investigated by the Health and […]
Company prosecuted after worker suffers hand injury
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has prosecuted an engineering firm after one of its staff had his hand pulled into a piece of machinery. Macduff Shipyards was taken to court after 23-year old lathe operator Mariusz Toporek was injured in March 2013. He was using an emery cloth to clean the machine and re-set […]
Government to consult on motorcycle safety
The government has announced a public consultation on plans to enhance the training of motorbike riders. It is looking at the possibility of improving compulsory basic training (CBT) to help younger learners become better, thus reducing the risk of road accidents. The training programme currently in place has been the same for around 25 years […]