Member of public killed instantly after being struck by telescopic loader
November 4, 2019
Farming partnership B A L Ackroyd has been sentenced for safety breaches, after a member of the public was killed. Read More
Forklift truck safety shortcomings revealed
October 31, 2019
Statistics highlight need for greater safety awareness among managers and forklift operators. Mentor FLT Training has released a new report Read More
Stena Line fined £400k following vehicle incident
October 24, 2019
A ferry operator has been prosecuted after an employee was seriously injured when he was struck by a van that was reversing out of a docked vessel. Read More
Empower managers to uphold safety in 3 simple steps
October 14, 2019
Do you find that despite your company having operator training, risk assessments and relevant safe systems of work in place, forklift accidents, near misses and bad habits persist? Read More
Firms reminded to remember fall risk from vehicles
September 10, 2019
A manufacturer of steel water storage tanks and supporting towers has been fined after a worker suffered multiple fractures falling from height. Read More
Flexible polyethylene safety barriers aim to restrict forklift-related incidents
September 4, 2019
Every day, five people are hospitalised with life-changing injuries due to forklift-related incidents. The number of serious injuries involving forklifts have soared by almost a third, seeing 1,300 workers in the UK succumb to injuries. It is no surprise, therefore, that companies are desperately trying to find a solution. McCue’s ‘Ultra’ hopes to do just that. Read More
Fine after serious crush at recycling plant
August 30, 2019
A recycling company has been ordered to pay £25,000 after an employee was crushed between a Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) and a mini digger. Read More
Volvo fined after ‘life changing injuries’ suffered in crush incident
August 28, 2019
Volvo Group UK Limited has been fined after an employee was crushed by a truck, leading to serious injury. Read More
Construction company and employee sentenced after worker killed
August 8, 2019
Clancy Docwra Limited and one of its employees have been sentenced for health and safety breaches after another worker was struck by an excavator and was killed. Read More
Worker killed after being hit by lorry
June 28, 2019
A grain store company has been fined after a worker was killed at its site in Linton, Cambridgeshire. Read More
