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SHP weekly top five

This week the articles most read have been: Company fined as worker has leg amputated, Armorer sentenced in fatal shooting incident on film set, Company fined £360k after trapped worker loses life, Company fined after worker crushed to death and EV fleet – are electric cars safe? Read More

in court

Housing company fined more than £500k after worker suffers burns

A housing company based in Kent has been fined £528,000 after an employee repairing a fence post inadvertently struck an underground cable, suffering burns to his face. Read More

culture and behaviours

Safety Leadership: From virtual safety to real safety

Howard Lees CEng, Author and Director of Hollin Consulting, discusses factors that can influence safety leadership. Read More

news

Hundreds of workplace buildings to be inspected for safety this week

Buildings across the country will be checked for RAAC, asbestos and fire-hazards associated with the Grenfell tragedy. Read More

in court

Company fined as worker has leg amputated

A company that grows mushrooms has been fined after an employee’s leg became trapped in a machine and was later amputated. Read More

electric vehicles

EV fleet – are electric cars safe?

EV fleets are becoming mainstream in the UK due to fuel shortages in recent years, fluctuating oil prices and environmental concerns - but are they safe? Read More

Employers urged to respond to climate change and occupational risks as part of national day

Employers are being urged to respond to the impact of climate change on occupational safety and health as part of World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Read More

retail safety

Assaulting a retail worker is to be made a standalone criminal offence – but unions say the new law is too little too late

A new law is to be introduced making assaulting a retail worker a standalone criminal offence - but unions say the government action is too little too late. Read More

Aviation company fined after worker death at Heathrow Airport

An aviation company has been fined £160,000 after a man was crushed to death at London Heathrow Airport during the unloading of baggage containers from an aircraft. Read More

news

Gogglebox star George Gilbey died after fall through skylight

George Gilbey, a self-employed electrician who appeared on Channel 4’s Gogglebox TV show, died after falling from height at work. Read More