HSE News & Prosecutions
HSE News & Prosecutions
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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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HSE Consultation Launched on the Control of Asbestos Regulations and Guidance
The Consultation is Now Open for Comments.HSE has launched a consultation on proposals to improve the application of the Control of Asbestos Regulations and guidance arou
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HSE Inspectors Visiting Manchester City Centre Construction Sites
A team of inspectors are set to carry out a sweep of construction businesses across Manchester city centre on Tuesday 21 October 2025.Construction has higher-than-average
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Manchester Firm Fined after Workers Exposed to Asbestos Risks
A Manchester-based construction company has been fined after workers were put at risk of exposure to asbestos.A1 Property Maintenance Management Limited was acting as the
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Joinery Firm Fined For Failing To Protect Its Workers
Unannounced visit by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found failures.The company had failed to protect workers from exposure to wood dust.They also failed to maintain el
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Site Supervisor Fined After Exposing School Pupils to Asbestos
A construction site supervisor has been fined after he exposed primary school pupils and staff to asbestos during renovation work.Adrian Barraclough was working as a site
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Stone Company Fined After Workshop Floor Covered in Hazardous Dust
A company that manufactures popular stone kitchen worktops has been fined £60,000 after it repeatedly failed to protect workers from exposure to hazardous dust.Inspectors
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