Llanelli construction firm fined over worker’s injury
A Llanelli construction firm has been fined after a worker suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a concrete beam. http://news.hse.gov.uk/
Gust of wind blows worker off top of shipping container
A food manufacturing firm has been fined after a worker was blown off the top of a shipping container while moving corrugated metal sheets. http://news.hse.gov.uk/
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on London construction sites
Construction sites in London are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health. Between 20 February and 16 March, inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive are visiting sites in London where refurbishment or repair works are being carried out. http://news.hse.gov.uk/
Fife company fined after lathe crushes worker’s leg
A Fife engineering company has been fined £10,000 after a lathe weighing more than a tonne toppled onto a worker’s leg. http://news.hse.gov.uk/
RR910 – Survival of Legionella pneumophila in metalworking fluids
HSE asked HSL to gather supporting evidence as to whether or not water miscible MWFs pose a Legionella infection risk and whether a Legionella risk assessment and appropriate actions are necessary. Three short studies were undertaken. http://news.hse.gov.uk/
Health and Safety law poster – Available in various formats
The Health and Safety Executive has produced a range of health and safety law products. There are various versions of the poster, so that you can select the most appropriate for your business, depending on where in the UK your business is based. http://news.hse.gov.uk/
