A fatal HSE case involving an unsecured deck grate shows why access platforms, gratings, walkways and inspection regimes must be checked and evidenced.
Roofer Seriously Injured in Loft Hatch Fall: Work at Height Lessons for Employers
An HSE prosecution following a serious loft hatch fall shows why unprotected openings, weak supervision and poor work-at-height controls still cause life-changing injuries.
Skylight Fall Death: Work at Height Lessons for Employers and Contractors
A fatal skylight fall has led to another HSE prosecution, highlighting the risks of weak work-at-height controls, missing edge protection and poor contractor oversight.
Legionella Fine for Housing Provider: Water Safety Lessons for Employers and FM Teams
An HSE prosecution involving Legionella-contaminated water systems shows why organisations must manage water hygiene, training and compliance before vulnerable people are exposed.
Chemical Tank Collapse Fine: Asset Inspection Lessons for Employers and Contractors
A recent HSE prosecution shows why ageing equipment, corrosion, missing inspection evidence and contractor exposure must be managed before failure causes serious harm.
Road Planning Company Fined After Worker’s Leg Amputated: PUWER and Machine Guarding Lessons
A recent HSE prosecution shows why machinery guards, manufacturer instructions, mobile plant controls and PUWER compliance must be checked in practice, not just written into procedures.
Construction Products Reform: What Businesses Must Check Before Procurement Risk Increases
Construction Products Reform: What Businesses Must Check Before Procurement Risk Increases
Cardiff University Fined £280k After Occupational Asthma Cases: What Employers Must Check Now
A recent HSE prosecution shows why COSHH, exposure controls and occupational health monitoring must be actively managed, audited and evidenced.
£167k Fine for Waste Company: What Businesses Must Check on Site Safety and Transport Risk
A recent HSE prosecution shows why waste, recycling and operational sites must control skip storage, vehicle movement, pedestrian routes and site supervision properly.
ICO Issues Nearly £1m Fine After Cyber Attack: What Businesses Must Check Now
The ICO fined South Staffordshire £963,900 after a major cyber attack exposed personal data. Here’s what businesses should check now to reduce cyber and data protection risk.