Chemical company fined after worker suffered burns
April 13, 2022
A chemical firm has been sentenced for safety breaches after a 31-year-old worker suffered 13% superficial burns to his right arm and hand following the ignition of flammable vapours at the company’s site Read More
Fire competency – A guide for safety practitioners
May 11, 2021
Howard Passey, Director of Operations and Principal Consultant at the Fire Protection Association, explores fire competency and what those responsible for health and safety within a building need to know. Read More
Oak Furnitureland parent company fined for serious health and safety breaches
March 16, 2020
The parent company of Swindon-based Oak Furnitureland has been fined nearly £400,000 for failing to protect its employees from hazardous and explosive conditions at its premises in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate. Read More
DSEAR breach leaves worker in coma
September 28, 2018
A Bedfordshire waste company has been sentenced after two of its employees suffered burns whilst processing flammable aerosol containers. Read More
Horrific injuries due to DSEAR failures
April 23, 2018
A company specialising in spray foam insulation services has been fined after an inexperienced worker suffered severe burns while attempting Read More
Explosion at vehicle seat manufacturer injures worker
April 25, 2016
A vehicle seat manufacturing company based in Ebbw Vale, has been fined after a worker was injured from an explosion. Read More
Legislation changes webinar – your questions answered
December 9, 2015
As part of the Barbour series of webinars, two industry experts summarised the effects of last year’s legislation changes, and Read More