At a glance – video round-up of the 10 biggest health and safety prosecutions of 2019.
May 29, 2020
Oil refinery company, Phillips 66 Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after two workers suffered life-changing injuries from an uncontrolled release of high pressure and high temperature steam. Read More
May 28, 2020
A London-based relocation and refurbishment company has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when he fell from height. Read More
May 7, 2020
Birmingham Halal Abattoir Limited has admitted responsibility for hygiene offences and been ordered to pay more than £11,000. Read More
April 21, 2020
The owner of a property has been fined £88,000 for a ‘string of failures’ in the home, including fire safety issues. Read More
April 9, 2020
A manufacturing company has been fined after an employee’s arm was dragged into a press roller. Read More
April 6, 2020
A landlord has been ordered to pay a fine, costs and victim surcharge totalling £2,485 for failing to comply with an Improvement Notice following a prosecution by the Borough Council. Read More
April 3, 2020
A man who assaulted an emergency worker and told police he had coronavirus to try to avoid being arrested has been jailed for 31 weeks. Read More
March 31, 2020
Tayside Health Board has been fined following three incidents where patients died by suicide using ligature points. Read More
March 30, 2020
A Blackburn logistics company has been fined after failing to provide fall protection for workers replacing the roof of its premises. Read More
March 27, 2020
The company which owns Liverpool's docks has been cleared of not handling explosives properly. Read More