ROOFWORK SHAMBLES LANDS FIVE IN CROWN COURT
Client failed to carry PC responsibilities effectively on own site GW Padley Poultry Ltd has been prosecuted alongside and four of its contractors after HSE inspectors witnessed unsafe working at […]
New fuel markers could affect use of truck mounted platforms
The UK tax authority, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), is implementing new fuel markers with effect 1 April 2015. This means that all rebated fuel, including “red diesel” used in […]
HUGE FINE FOR MAJOR CONTRACTOR OVER SITE DEATH
Fine in excess of £1/2m imposed after telehandler toppled Costain Limited has been ordered to pay more than £615,000 in fines and costs after a workman died when a telehandler […]
IMPLICATIONS FOR PC UNDER CDM REGULATIONS 2015
Principal contractor responsibilities set to extend under HSE plans The discussion surrounding proposals for CDM 2015 has focused on HSE plans to scrap the CDM-C role and replace competence requirements with […]
MASONRY COMPANY FAILED TO MANAGE STONE DUST RISK
Firm and director ignored HSE improvement notice requirements The director of a failed masonry company has been handed a prison sentence after workers were exposed to harmful stone dust and demands to improve […]
PROPERTY FIRM FAILED TO TEST EXTRACTION SYSTEM
Wood dust ventilation vital for control of nasal cancer risk A property maintenance firm has been fined after ignoring safety concerns at its joinery workshop in Dukinfield. High Peak Remedial Services […]
‘CLASSIC’ ACCIDENT AND INEFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT
Workman lifted plywood cover and fell 6m through roof opening Right Angle Ltd and the director of roofing contractor working on the project have been fined after a workman was […]
IMMEDIATE JAIL TERM FOR RECALCITRANT DEVELOPER
Public and workforce at risk on “truly appalling” site A developer has been handed a 30 month prison sentence after repeatedly breaching prohibition notices regarding work redeveloping a former office […]
PRISON SENTENCE FOR PUTTING PUBLIC AT RISK
Failure to check work exposed householder to deadly fume A roofing contractor has been given a prison sentence after an elderly couple was exposed to “deadly fumes” when work on […]
REVERSING DOZER CLAIMED LIFE OF ROADWORKER
Prison sentence for driver and fine for liquidated contractor A dozer operator has been handed a 6 month prison sentence after the vehicle he was operating ran over and caused […]