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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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20 Nov 25

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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20 Nov 25

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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10 Nov 25

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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15 Aug 25

HSE System Maintenance: Planned Downtime on 16 Sep, 25 Sep & 2 Oct

HSE system maintenance: planned downtime on 2 Oct, 9 Oct & 16 OctHSE will be carrying out upgrades and essential maintenance that may affect access to some online applica

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13 Jun 25

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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19 May 25

Wood Supplier Hit With £40,000 for Failing to Protect Workers From Dust

A wood supplier has been fined £40,000 for failing to protect its workers from exposure to wood dust.Fakenham-based Nat Pal Limited was visited by the Health and Safety E

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8 Apr 25

Builder Sentenced for Unlicensed Asbestos Removal During House Renovation

A builder has been fined after carrying out unlicensed asbestos removal work at a house in Cheadle, Manchester.Gavin Mutch, trading as G Mutch Developments, had been cont

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17 Feb 25

UKATA Hosts Essential Webinar on Understanding ADR Regulations 2025 – In Collaboration with HSE

In collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), UKATA recently hosted an insightful free webinar on Understanding ADR Regulations 2025 – Key Changes for Asbe

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4 Feb 25

Silica in Stone Working – New Advice for Installers of Stone Worktops

Announcement in HSE bulletin Stone workers are at risk of exposure to airborne particles of stone dust containing respirable crystalline silica (RCS) when processing ston

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