Compliance Corner

Published: 13 Mar 2026

Worker was crushed against a wall by a reversing telehandler. HSE investigation found no suitable risk assessment had been carried out. Company failed to segregate vehicles and pedestrians in the yard. A waste and recycling company has been fined after an employee suffered life-changing injuries after being crushed by a reversing telehandler at a site […]

Published: 09 Mar 2026

– Demolition work at a Staffordshire site was halted after asbestos was discovered – An unlicensed company and individual were appointed to manage the clear-up instead of a licensed contractor – HSE investigation found that the demolition was not properly planned or managed Two Midlands companies and a site manager have been sentenced after a […]

Published: 09 Mar 2026

Employers have the same health and safety duties for home workers as for office-based staff  Key risk areas to consider include stress and mental health, display screen equipment, and working environment  Free guidance is available to help employers meet their responsibilities.  Over a third of workers in Great Britain now work remotely or in hybrid arrangements, but not all employers realise health and safety responsibilities apply […]

Published: 06 Mar 2026

– Carl Parsons, 34, was killed and Luke Madavan was seriously injured when a cherry picker struck an 11,000-volt overhead powerline – Two companies have been fined following the death of Carl Parsons and life-changing injuries to a colleague at a Devon biogas site. – HSE investigation found that Willand O&M had been advised to […]

Published: 06 Mar 2026

Resident died after being served food that did not meet his documented swallowing requirements. HSE investigation found a failure in the system of work for preparing and serving modified meals. Thomas Telford had a well-documented history of dysphagia and was at high risk of choking. A Selkirk care company has been fined after a resident […]

Published: 27 Feb 2026

Seven employees reported with vibration-related conditions including nerve damage and finger blanching Workers described daily life impacts including numbness at night and inability to grip Company failed to risk assess vibration exposure or provide health surveillance and training A metal fabrication company based at Immingham Docks in North East Lincolnshire has been sentenced after pleading […]

Published: 20 Feb 2026

The student officer had been responding to a traffic collision. HSE investigation found West Mercia Police failed to manage risks. Force failed to provide suitable information and training to its officers. A police force has been fined after one of its officers was hit by a passing car while responding to a traffic collision on […]

Published: 18 Feb 2026

– Nick Hardiman, 54, died after becoming entangled in a lathe while using handheld emery cloth at Somers Forge Limited in Halesowen on 8 December 2023 – HSE found the company failed to prohibit dangerous working practices, prevent access to moving machinery parts, and establish safe operating procedures – HSE guidance states emery cloth should […]

Published: 18 Feb 2026

Worker was killed when the ride-on mower he was operating ended up in village pond. HSE investigation found no suitable site-specific risk assessment had been carried out. Safety-critical roll-over protection system had been removed from the machine. A grounds maintenance company has been fined after an employee was killed while operating a ride-on lawnmower near […]

Published: 16 Feb 2026

Worker suffered multiple serious injuries after falling from ladder during refurbishment project. HSE investigation found there was no safe system of work for working at height. Company had previously been served with a Prohibition Notice for unsafe work at height. A construction company has been fined after a worker sustained serious injuries when he fell […]

Published: 16 Feb 2026

Poor work carried out deemed ‘immediately dangerous’ and put lives at risk Illegal boiler replacement could have resulted in carbon monoxide poisoning. All gas work must be carried out by registered person. A man has been given a suspended prison sentence after he carried out dangerous and illegal gas work on a property in Bournemouth […]

Published: 13 Feb 2026

– Flowchem UK Ltd fined £50,000 after worker suffered chemical burns from corrosive drain un-blocker – HSE found inadequate training, PPE not routinely worn, and insufficient first aid provisions – HSE guidance is available A manufacturer of household cleaning products in Nottingham has been fined after an agency worker suffered burns to her face, eye, […]

Published: 11 Feb 2026

Two men killed following an incident at an industrial estate near Bradford. Lee Horton, 58 from Ilkley and Daron Pickstock, 43 from Chorley died. HSE investigation found serious failures in risk assessment and safe systems of work. Two companies have been fined following an incident which resulted in the deaths of two workers in West […]

Published: 11 Feb 2026

– Employee lost finger when glove caught in metalworking lathe while using emery cloth – Company failed to assess risks and ensure safe system of work – HSE guidance states emery cloth should never be applied directly by hand A machine manufacturing company in Middleton has been fined after an employee lost their  finger and […]

Published: 05 Feb 2026

Israel Jackson jailed for 12 months for carrying out fraudulent & dangerous gas work. Relatives raised concerns after smelling gas following new boiler fitting. Jackson was previously prosecuted by HSE in 2015 – and has never been on the Gas Safe register. A man who fraudulently claimed to be Gas Safe Registered (GSR) has been […]

Published: 05 Feb 2026

South Kirkby firm fined £24,395 after employee suffered partial severing of two fingers Worker was cleaning printing machine when fingers were drawn into unguarded rollers HSE investigation found company failed to prevent access to dangerous machinery parts A wooden cable drum manufacturer based in South Kirkby has been fined £24,395 after an employee’s fingers were […]

Published: 04 Feb 2026

A mechanic suffered multiple fractures and a crushed foot when a one-tonne JCB bucket fell on him HSE investigation found appropriate equipment had not been used Guidance states elevated vehicle load areas should be effectively propped if access is needed below A plant hire company has been fined after a mechanic suffered life-changing injuries when […]

Published: 03 Feb 2026

An employee had four fingers severed when a rotary valve had not been properly isolated from the power supply A second employee was struck by a forklift truck when the driver’s view was obscured by the load Exwold Technology fined over £50,000 for two breaches of Health and Safety at Work act A Hartlepool chemical […]

Published: 02 Feb 2026

19-year-old worker died after falling through garage roof HSE investigation found there were no measures in place to prevent or mitigate a fall. Jason Hill jailed for 12 months as teen’s family warn ignoring health and safety ‘has irreversible consequences’ A self‑employed contractor has been jailed after a teenager fell to his death during demolition […]

Published: 30 Jan 2026

Worker’s legs crushed between metal frames weighing over a tonne HSE investigation uncovers failure of firm to act after previous incidents Guidance states employers must ensure dangerous machinery is effectively guarded A national manufacturer of building materials has been fined £633,300 after an employee’s legs were crushed between one-tonne metal frames moving on a production […]

Published: 30 Jan 2026

Blyth Marble Limited has been fined after a worker was killed when granite slabs fell from a lorry loader at the company’s premises in Larkhall. Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that on 4 September 2024, Steven White, 61, was offloading granite slabs from a lorry loader at Blyth Marble Limited’s premises at 1 Carlisle Road, Larkhall. […]

Published: 30 Jan 2026

Unqualified gas work led to three potentially dangerous gas leaks at family home. Property left without heating or hot water for six weeks. Man sentenced to 200 hours’ unpaid work and £2,000 costs. A man has been sentenced after his illegal gas work put the lives of an Ulverston family at risk. Lee Lancaster, 38, […]

Published: 29 Jan 2026

A housing association maintenance company has been fined £400,000 after an employee died from inhaling toxic vapours from flooring adhesive. Darren Nevill, 38, was working for Connect Property Services Limited laying a vinyl bathroom floor at a domestic property in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire on 9 December 2020. His employer purchased an adhesive containing Dichloromethane (DCM), a […]

Published: 29 Jan 2026

Three-year-old girl found unconscious during swimming pool free-play session. Child became trapped beneath large float during holiday camp activity. HSE investigation found inadequate safety documentation and communication. A company that runs holiday camps for children across the country has been fined £6,000 after a three-year-old girl nearly drowned during a swimming pool free-play session. The […]

Published: 28 Jan 2026

A global chemicals company has been fined £400,000 after a worker narrowly escaped serious injury in a high-pressure steam release incident at its site in Huddersfield. Syngenta Ltd was sentenced after the 59-year-old contractor – working under its control and direction – had been carrying out unsafe maintenance work. The man had been working as […]

Published: 26 Jan 2026

Worker suffered life-changing injuries after falling through fragile rooflight. HSE investigation found no measures in place to prevent or mitigate a fall. Incident highlights ongoing risks of working at height in construction. Daniel Jenner, trading as Jenner Roofing and Building Services, has received an eight-month suspended sentence after a worker fell four metres through a […]

Published: 26 Jan 2026

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is carrying out a series of inspections at large bakeries across Great Britain from January 2026. Inspectors will check that employers are properly protecting workers from the dangers of dusty ingredients including flour dust. Exposure to certain dusty ingredients can lead to occupational asthma, a serious and potentially life-changing […]

Published: 23 Jan 2026

Worker fatally injured after becoming entangled in unguarded machinery. HSE investigation found failure to prevent access to dangerous moving parts. Company could have implemented recognised industry safety measures. A South Yorkshire wire company has been sentenced following serious health and safety breaches that resulted in the death of one its workers. David Lockwood, 45, sustained […]

Published: 23 Jan 2026

Unsafe work spotted by inspectors from HSE. Site manager refused to co-operate and made threats of violence. Inspectors had to return to site with police officers. A builder who threatened inspectors from Britain’s workplace regulator and told them his name was James Bond has been fined. David Robert Lane, 59, was the site manager of […]

Published: 21 Jan 2026

A manufacturer of paper packaging has been fined after a worker suffered a severe skull fracture and permanent injuries when a 4.5-ton machine fell on him. Matthew King was working for Multi Packaging Solutions UK Limited at its East Kilbride site on 31 October 2023 when he was struck on the head whilst working underneath […]

Published: 20 Jan 2026

Derbyshire Police has been fined £60,000 after several of its officers were injured when a riot training exercise went wrong. Four serving police officers suffered burns after petrol bombs were thrown at them during the simulated exercise at a training facility in Rotherham on 2 February 2021. An investigation into the incident by the Health […]

Published: 16 Jan 2026

NHS Trust fined £40,000 after several employees developed serious and irreversible hand-arm vibration-related conditions. The court heard how failures to assess and control vibration exposure left staff at risk of lifelong ill health. One long-serving employee described losing her career, independence and financial security as a result. An NHS Trust has been fined £40,000 after […]

Published: 15 Jan 2026

• Bristol landlord fined under Health and Safety at Work act • Member of the public fell from a staircase which was found to have fundamental flaws in design • HSE investigation found lack the staircase was not fit for purpose A Bristol landlord has been fined after a member of the public sustained significant […]

Published: 15 Jan 2026

HSE inspecting compliance under Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017.  Regulator launches video explaining inspection guidance.  Inspections taking place across Great Britain.  The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is conducting an inspection campaign targeting chiropractors who use radiation generators. The regulator’s inspections will assess dutyholders’ compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), which protect employees and other persons from […]

Published: 14 Jan 2026

A North London construction director and his company were fined for failing to comply with multiple HSE enforcement notices Inspectors identified repeated safety failings at a residential conversion site, including work at height risks and inadequate site management HSE guidance on managing health and safety in construction is available A construction company director and his […]

Published: 13 Jan 2026

Sir Stephen Timms, Minister of State, has confirmed the appointment of Graham Farrant as a new non-executive director on the board of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Graham will bring a wealth of experience from local government and public sector to help HSE continue to deliver its mission: Protecting People and Places. On his […]

Published: 13 Jan 2026

HSE inspection found poor control of metalworking fluids on CNC machines. Workers were put at risk of ill-health including dermatitis, asthma and other respiratory conditions. The firm failed to comply with Improvement Notices issued by HSE inspectors. An engineering firm in Bedfordshire has been fined £27,200 after poor management of safety put employees at risk […]

Published: 12 Jan 2026

Man was struck standing next to colleague Life changing injuries inflicted Lamppost was badly corroded and beyond its expected lifespan Glasgow City Council has been fined £80,000 after a military veteran sustained life-changing injuries when he was struck by a falling lamppost in the city’s west end in June 2023. A 50-year-old man was standing […]

Published: 08 Jan 2026

A Cumbria-based packaging manufacturer has been fined after workers were exposed to dangerous hydrogen sulphide gas. One employee subsequently died after collapsing in a pump room at the company’s Wigton site in December 2021. The HSE investigation found failures to adequately assess and control the risk of gas build-up in site drainage systems. A Cumbria-based […]

Published: 08 Jan 2026

Illegal gas work carried out on a house in Torquay leaving an ‘immediately dangerous’ situation Investigation found multiple failings left by unregistered gas fitter HSE encourage householders to check the Gas Safe Register for qualified professionals An unregistered gas fitter has been sentenced after carrying out illegal gas work at a house in Torquay that […]