A waste recycling company has been fined after a worker was struck by a reversing vehicle. Waste and recycling is statistically one of the most
While machinery makes jobs much easier, it can also cause serious injuries. Between 2014/15 – 2016/17 an annual average of 44,000 workers suffered injury due
An engineering company has been fined after a worker was struck by a forklift. The court heard the employee was working as a ‘banksman’ to
A trailer firm has been fined after an employee suffered fatal head injuries. The worker was operating a scissor-lift working platform known as a ‘cherry
A primary school’s board of governors has been fined after a pupil trapped her fingers in a toilet door. A court heard the four year
Enforcement figures from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) show the significant impact of February 2016’s sentencing guidelines. HSE statistics show total fines increased 80%
You couldn’t make this stuff up. Two workers have been compensated to the tune of almost £17,000 after being injured in Health & Safety breaches. But
Chester based Ellis Whittam has achieved Investors in People Silver, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management. The Employment Law, HR and
BLOG Written on 17 June 2022 Out-of-school activities are important both educationally and in terms of wider personal development. They add to the curriculum, build
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed disputed invoices raised under the Fee For Intervention (FFI) cost recovery scheme will now be considered by
