Common Workplace Hazards


Maintaining a gas safe workplace

Natural gas and liquid petroleum gas are commonly used as fuels for heating, cooking, cutting, welding and often in the processing of products. While the majority of us will use gas in some form every day of our personal and professional lives, far too many are unaware of how dangerous it can be if not handled correctly. Read More

Gas dangers revealed at caravan site

Static caravan site Manager sentenced for failing to have gas appliances properly maintained and inspected and for failing to safely store Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinders. Read More

Top 5 most read in August 2019

Top 5 most reaf articles in August 2019 includes a £1m fine for Clancy Docwra after a worker was killed, and a six-month imprisonment sentence after an engineer committed fraud. Read More

Dacorum Borough Council fined after exposing team of workers to HAVS

Dacorum Borough Council has been fined for exposing seven grounds maintenance workers to Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS), which was caused by excessive use of power tools. Read More

UK Power Networks urges workers to take note of safety procedures at home

Power company puts plans in place to remind staff that simple jobs at home require the same due care and attention as those undertaken in the workplace. Read More

Environmental consequences of the Notre Dame blaze

Following the fire which ripped through the 850-year-old Parisian cathedral, devastating the roof and causing the spire to collapse, reports have emerged about the potential threat of lead poisoning to local residents. Read More

Network Rail has paid out £1m for slips, trips and falls in the past five years

In the past five financial years, Network Rail has out paid a total of £1m for slips, trips and falls across UK stations. Read More

HAVS diagnosis leads to sentencing for firm and director

A rock drilling and cliff stabilisation firm and its director have been sentences after multiple workers were diagnosed with hand arm vibration syndrome. Read More

Two construction companies fined for fall from roof light

Two firms have been fined after an employee of a construction company fell through a roof light onto a concrete floor. Read More

Engineering firm pleads guilty for failing to safeguard machine

Engineering firm fined £32,000 when worker suffered extensive injuries whilst attempting to light burners on mould making machine, at a Northampton plant. Read More


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