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Sole director jailed after employee killed by excavator 16th October 2019
Robert Harvey, sole director and employee of Front Row Builders Ltd has been sentenced after an employee, Nicholas Hall was crushed to death by an excavator bucket, which Harvey was operating. The employee was pinned against the wall of an excavation pit for a vehicle wash bay that was under construction for Peter Lawless Road […]
Asmar Chaudhry
Council and bus company fined after fatal collision involving a bus passenger 11th October 2019
A local council, and a bus company were fined after a passenger was killed when run over by a lorry at the bus station. St Albans Crown Court heard how on 13 February 2015, Nicola Berridge stepped off the bus and was run over by a grab lorry as she walked across a pedestrian crossing […]
Jason Green
Manufacturing company fined after employee loses fingers 10th October 2019
A manufacturing company has been fined after a worker’s hand was damaged whilst carrying out machinery repairs. Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 27 July 2018, an employee of Preston Board and Packaging Limited was trying to repair a cardboard slitting machine. Whilst in the process of lifting a chain back onto a sprocket, a […]
Jason Green
WALES HEALTH AT WORK PARTNERSHIP IS LAUNCHED 10th October 2019
Two of the biggest health issues facing Wales’ working population – wellbeing and mental health and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) – were being explored at a multi-agency conference in Llandudno today. The Wales Health at Work Summit 2019 was particularly focussed on helping small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to address these issues and attendees heard […]
Jason Green

The Safe Use Of Ladders And Step Ladders
Using Ladders This article is for employers on the simple, sensible precautions they should take to keep people safe when The post The Safe Use Of Ladders And Step Ladders appeared first on SafetyBox Blog.
Need Building Work Done? Then Read This First!
Following the simple steps in this article will help you meet your responsibilities as a client and ensure construction work The post Need Building Work Done? Then Read This First! appeared first on SafetyBox Blog.
Ventilation In Catering Kitchens Best Practices
Introduction This article is aimed at employers in the catering and hospitality industry and gives guidance on ventilation requirements for The post Ventilation In Catering Kitchens Best Practices appeared first on SafetyBox Blog.
Risks With Carbon Monoxide And Commercial Kitchens
This article covers the safe use of solid fuel appliances – such as tandoori ovens, charcoal grills and wood-fired pizza The post Risks With Carbon Monoxide And Commercial Kitchens appeared first on SafetyBox Blog.
The Dangers Of Overhead Power-Lines Best Practices
Introduction Every year people at work are killed or seriously injured when they come into contact with live overhead electricity The post The Dangers Of Overhead Power-Lines Best Practices appeared first on SafetyBox Blog.
How To Carry Out An Effective Ariel Tree Rescue
The Rescue Operation This article covers the safe working practices to be used by those involved in aerial tree rescue, The post How To Carry Out An Effective Ariel Tree Rescue appeared first on SafetyBox Blog.