HSE News & Prosecutions
HSE News & Prosecutions
HSE Says No Dry Cutting of Engineered Stone Ahead of Inspection Crackdown
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today (11th May 2026) announced a major package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust, includ
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University Fined after Two Employees Develop Occupational Asthma
Cardiff University has been fined £280,000 after two employees developed occupational asthma because of exposure to animal allergens in the workplace.Britain’s workplace
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HSE Launches Consultation on Workplace Injury and Illness Reporting
Great Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety is inviting businesses, employers, health practitioners and industry stakeholders to help shape the fut
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RIDDOR: Public Consultation Now Open
A consultation has been launched on The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).The consultation seeks stakeholder views on a
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HSE Inspectors Checking Asbestos Management
To mark Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1–7 April), HSE is advising dutyholders to check they are compliant in areas that inspectors find need improving when visiting pre
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Two Companies and Site Manager Prosecuted Following Large Scale Asbestos Disturbance
Two Midlands companies and a site manager have been sentenced after a largescale asbestos disturbance and illegal clearance operation was carried out at a Cannock demolit
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Contractor Jailed After ‘Kind Hearted’ Teen Fell to Death During Demolition Works
A self‑employed contractor has been jailed after a teenager fell to his death during demolition works on a property in Surrey.Jason Hill had hired 19-year-old Thomas Neat
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HSE Inspections Tackling Exposure to Flour Dust in Bakeries
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 employer
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HSE Publish the Latest Statistics on Work-Related Health and Safety in Great Britain 2024/25
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published its annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries on 20th November for 2024/25.The figures show that
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Film Studio Fined £6,000 After Disturbance of Asbestos During Maintenance Works
A film studio in Hertfordshire has been fined £6,000 after poor management of minor building works led to the disturbance of asbestos – putting employees at risk of expos
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