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Clearaway Recycling Limited failed to properly manage the movement of pedestrians and vehicles at its site in Basildon A 22-year-old woman suffered life-changing crush injuries after being struck by a mobile shredder HSE statistics show that fatal incidents in the waste and recycling sector are ten times more likely than the all-industry average An Essex-based […]

Concerns raised by the public during extension work in Kings Cross area of London. Despite repeated warnings by HSE, unsafe work continued. Falls from height remain leading cause of workplace death and injury. A construction company and a director have been fined after workers lives were put at risk with unsafe roof work in central […]

Lift supervisor struck and fatally injured by a telehandler on a construction site in Cheshire. HSE found the driver had chosen to reverse without a banksman despite a clear turning circle being available. Driver had also been using his mobile phone while in control of the vehicle, contrary to site rules. Telehandler operator given a […]

Bricklayer hospitalised for a month after fall through collapsing roof Oldham-based company fined £30,000 after Health & Safety Executive investigation found multiple failings 25-year-old bricklayer sustained serious injuries including fractures to his right leg, hip and left hand Latest HSE statistics show falls from height remain the leading cause of fatal injuries in the workplace […]

Adam’s Building Construction Ltd built an extension over gas pipework and a boiler flue without relocating them, despite repeated warnings The gas installation was found to be immediately dangerous, forcing Northern Gas Networks to cut off the property’s gas supply The company failed to comply with an HSE Improvement Notice, and its director failed to […]

Worker suffered a severe crush injury when their hand was drawn into the rollers of a laminating machine. Same company was fined £277,500 in November 2025 following a fatal incident at another of its sites. HSE found company had failed to provide a fixed guard to prevent access to the dangerous nip point during cleaning. […]

Worker suffered broken ribs and a fractured collarbone after falling from stepladder. Ladders stored outside were in poor condition and accessible to employees, who were not trained on how to assess a ladder as being safe. Latest HSE statistics show falls from height remain the leading cause of workplace death and injury. Wirral Council has […]

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has confirmed a new non-executive director appointment to the Board of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Louise Hosking replaces Professor Gina Radford, who leaves the Board in September 2026. Louise brings her considerable wealth of experience in health and safety and environmental health to the board. […]

Health and Safety Executive confirms investigation into Newton Longville explosion  The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating the cause of an explosion which took place in Newton Longville on Sunday morning.   On Monday 10 August, HSE was notified of an explosion which took place at 9:42am at a domestic property on Cobb Hall Road, Newton Longville.   Our inspectors have been in close contact with Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Thames Valley Police and are attending the site of the incident to establish the cause of the explosion.  […]

Man fell through barn roof at farm in Northumberland Company failed to protect workers carrying out the work Falls from height remain leading cause of workplace death and injury A North-East building contractor has been sentenced after a bricklayer broke his back after falling through a barn roof in Northumberland. The 24-year-old had been part […]

Worker suffered hand injuries after it became caught in unguarded conveyor machinery. HSE investigation found the company failed to prevent access to dangerous parts of machinery. HSE guidance explains employers must take effective measures to prevent access to dangerous machinery. A Thetford-based chemical manufacturer has been fined £100,000 after an employee suffered hand injuries when […]

Worker suffered life-changing injuries after falling through an unprotected roof light during refurbishment work. HSE investigation found the company failed to put suitable measures in place to prevent a fall from height. Falls from height accounted for around a quarter of all worker deaths in Great Britain during 2025/26. A construction company in London has […]

Bradley Willis-Chambers carried out gas work at two properties despite not being registered with Gas Safe Dangerous defects found at both properties and one home without hot water for an extended period Rogue trader had previously faced HSE enforcement for illegal gas work in 2012 and was later struck off the Gas Safe register in […]

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is carrying out an investigation into the fire and subsequent blast at Highlands Farm in Essex. Our response   On Friday 24 July, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was notified by Essex County Fire & Rescue Service of an incident at an industrial unit at Highlands Farm, near […]

An event structure company and its director have been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries. The worker sustained multiple back fractures, a punctured lung and a broken leg. An HSE investigation found the dismantling work had not been properly planned or carried out safely. An event structure company and its director have been fined […]

Wayne Culliss got his son teenage Kazys to carry out boiler-replacement work despite the fact he wasn’t qualified to do so The work carried out was dangerous and resulted in a gas leak The lives of tenants – including a baby – were put at risk A father and son have been sentenced after illegal […]

Aaron Back, 41, fell from tipping bucket while dismantling pipework No suitable arrangements were in place to manage their contractors and ensure safety on their construction site Falls from height remain leading cause of death and injury. A principal contractor has been fined after a man was left ‘physically ruined’ after falling from a tipping […]

Driver of dumper truck was instructed not to wear seatbelt Incident happened on housing construction site near Wigan in 2022 Excavations on the site were not adequately protected A groundworks company based in Warrington has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when a dumper truck overturned. The incident happened on 10 October 2022 […]

Worker killed after being crushed by a 1.6 tonne concrete weight at a cement bagging plant. A section of perimeter fencing had been routinely removed, exposing dangerous moving parts of machinery. Employers must take effective measures to prevent access to dangerous parts of machinery. A cement company in Sharpness has been fined £1 million after […]

Public Notice of an appeal by Faldingworth Defence Limited against the imposed variation of their explosives licence by the Health and Safety Executive Appellant Name: Faldingworth Defence Limited (FDL) Site Location: Faldingworth Base, Spridlington Road LN8 3SQ. Original Decision Authority/Respondent: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Nature of the Appeal: FDL is appealing to the Secretary of State for […]