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Nominations open for Tomorrow's Health & Safety Awards 2020

Nominate your number one H&S product for a THS Award 2020

The Tomorrow’s Health & Safety Awards 2020 are now open for entries. We're therefore inviting you to tell us what you think have been the best H&S products and services available over the past...
Vehicle servicing company fined after truck crushed employee

Vehicle servicing company fined after truck crushed employee

Volvo Group UK Limited has been fined after an employee at the Cardonald Depot was crushed by a truck, leading to serious injury. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that on 7 June 2016 an employee of...
Company fined  following safety failings on construction site

Company fined following multiple safety failings on construction site

A construction company has been fined after failing to ensure the safety and welfare of workers on site during the renovation of a property. Preston Magistrates’ Court heard how, between 12...
Patrick Ryan

HOMES FOR STUDENTS NAMES HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

Homes for Students, the national student accommodation manager, has appointed Patrick Ryan as health and safety manager for the company’s nationwide portfolio of 20,000 student beds. He...
Events company fined after worker injury

Events company fined after worker injury

An event management company has been fined for failing to ensure the safety of employees during the lifting and moving of a 14-foot-wide park home chassis. Coventry Magistrates’ Court heard...
The Scaffolding Association Partners with Mates in Mind

The Scaffolding Association Partners with Mates in Mind

The Scaffolding Association has become a Supporter of Mates in Mind, in advance of International Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September. The Scaffolding Association will be joining a growing...
Solar panel company prosecuted after worker falls through skylight

Solar panel company prosecuted after worker falls through skylight

A solar panel company has been fined after a worker fell through a skylight during the installation of solar panels on a farm workshop in East Sussex. Brighton Magistrates Court heard how, on the...
DAVID PARR BECOMES TECHNICAL ADVISOR AT BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL

DAVID PARR BECOMES TECHNICAL ADVISOR AT BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL

After 15 years at the British Safety Council, David Parr, Policy and Technical Services Director is leaving his full-time role in the organisation. He will be retained by the charity and the...
Company fined after child killed by falling gate

Company fined after child killed by falling gate

An electric gate company has been fined after a six-year-old boy was fatally crushed whilst playing on a sliding gate installed by the company. Leeds Crown Court heard how, on 31 October 2015,...
Company and director sentenced after workers diagnosed with HAVS

Company and director sentenced after workers diagnosed with HAVS

A company providing specialised services in rock drilling, cliff stabilisation and rock anchors, and its director, have been sentenced after a number of workers were diagnosed with hand arm...

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