Newcastle firm fined over work experience injury
Following an accident in which a young person was injured while on work experience, a supplier of industrial equipment based in Newcastle has been fined.
Apprentices most likely to be involved in workplace accidents, report finds
With apprentices shown to be the most at-risk category when it comes to accidents at work, businesses that make use of apprentices should ensure they have the correct insurance in place to cover them.
Manchester firm fined following working at height incident
A contractor for a paper mill has been fined by the HSE following an accident in which a worker was injured after a fall from height.
HSE prosecutes Kent firm following shredder incident
A Kent-based recycling firm has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a worker was injured following an accident involving a shredding machine.
HSE calls for comments on alterations to risk guidance
The HSE has called for opinions on alterations that it is planning to make to its current guidance relating to risk.