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Company fined after worker injured by wall collapse 23rd May 2018
A landscaping services company was sentenced today after a worker was seriously injured when a retaining wall collapsed into a trench. Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 7 November 2016, an employee of Award Winning Greenfingers Limited was undertaking groundworks to install a new timber retaining structure in the rear garden of a property […]
Sara Callan
Exmouth building companies fined after disregarding health and safety regulations 22nd May 2018
Coast & Country Construction Limited and Paul Humphries Architects Ltd have both been sentenced today after serious breaches of their health and safety duties. Exeter Magistrates’ Court heard that, in early 2016, a concern was raised about the lack of health and safety controls at a large timber frame extension being built onto Manor Lodge […]
Sara Callan
Partners fined after farm worker injured 21st May 2018
Two partners in a farming company have been fined after an employee received serious injuries when his arm was drawn into the rollers of a potato grading machine. Lincoln Magistrates Court heard today how, on 21 October 2016, an employee of Leverton Brothers was cleaning and emptying a potato grading machine when his right arm […]
Sara Callan
Company fined after employee suffers serious burns 21st May 2018
A company that produces metal sheet components has been fined after a worker suffered burns to his, face, ears and head. Hereford Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 12 September 2016, an employee of Mettech (Hereford) Limited sustained burns when attempting to light a gas burner present within a powder coating oven. An investigation by the […]
Natalie Dunn

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.