Families distressed after witnessing horrifying fairground collapse, court hears
May 27, 2014
The owner and operator of a poorly-maintained fairground ride has been fined after it collapsed sending two teenage boys hurtling from the car. Read More
Post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosed following lifting incident
January 9, 2014
A Stockport worker's left hand was badly mangled in the hook on a crane because lifting chains were unavailable ﾖ despite being manufactured in the same factory, a court has heard. Read More
Vigilance cannot be stressed enough
November 23, 2007
In addition to a well-drafted "well-being" policy an employer should always be alert to signs of stress among employees and be quick to act, as this round-up of cases by Kevin Bridges illustrates. Read More
Haulage firm fined after forklift truck driver killed
July 5, 2024
An Oldham-based haulage company has been fined more than £85,000 after a fork lift truck driver was killed while loading a heavy goods vehicle (HGV). Read More
Farmer given suspended jail sentence after man killed by cattle
May 28, 2024
A West Yorkshire farmer has been fined after his cattle trampled a man to death and left his wife paralysed. Read More
Health board fined following death of patients
April 3, 2024
Lothian Health Board has been fined £220,000 for safety breaches, following the death of two vulnerable patients. Read More
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