News Archive: June 2013

• Yorkshire solvent recycling firm taken to court over dangerous spill

  A spillage of highly flammable liquid has seen a West Yorkshire firm in court. 30th June 2013 | Fire Signs

• Farm fined after worker killed in tractor tragedy

  A farm worker was killed when she was thrown from a tractor with no seat belt, cab or roll over bar. 30th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Site supervisor fined after worker paralysed in fall

  A 23-year-old worker has been paralysed after falling from a roof, a court heard. 29th June 2013 | Construction Signs

• Company fined after worker has hand crushed in machine

  A firm has been fined after a workerÂ’s hand was crushed in a laminating machine that had been left unguarded, a court heard. 29th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Concerns raised over safety of dismantling lifts

  Safety concerns have been raised by the HSE over the way some engineers and construction workers are dismantling lifts.28th June 2013 | Construction Signs

• Scottish health board fined after asbestos failings

  The Scottish health board has been fined following asbestos failings.28th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA concerned over cyclist deaths

  RoSPA has spoken of its concern over the number of cyclist deaths on the UK roads.28th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• New safety signs lead Kent initiative

  New safety signs may be erected in Kent after a task force was set up to determine the effectiveness of several items of "street furniture".27th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• Environment Agency offers Drowning Prevention Week guidance

  The Environment Agency has outlined new guidance as part of Drowning Prevention Week. 27th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA and Ford team up for safety project

  RoSPA and Ford have joined forces for a new safety programme.27th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• New safety signs set to make Aberystwyth safer

  New safety signs have been erected in Aberystwyth to safeguard pedestrians and road users alike from traffic.26th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• Newport City Council fined after potentially dangerous work

  Newport City Council has been fined after carrying out dangerous flue work.26th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA puts spotlight on vulnerable Scottish road users

  RoSPA is aiming to improve the safety of at-risk road users in Scotland.26th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Council fined after worker falls 35 feet

  A council has been fined after a tree worker narrowly avoided death when he fell from the extended arm of a cherry picker.25th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service wins RoSPA award

  Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has won an award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. 25th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Herefordshire sawmill fined following safety breaches

  A Herefordshire sawmill has been fined after a worker was dragged into a poorly-guarded conveyor belt. 25th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Worker arm injury leads to concrete manufacture fine

  An incident which resulted in a man's arm being seriously injured has seen an Ayrshire concrete manufacturer fined £10,000.24th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Ministers aim to end confusion over health and safety work experience

  Ministers are hoping to end confusion relating to work experience students in the health and safety sector.24th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA and Sportscover aim to boost safety in sport and leisure industry

  RoSPA and Sportscover are looking to improve safety in the sport and leisure sector.24th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Road signs lead the way in Dundee traffic clampdown

  New road signs have been erected to curb the number of motorists driving into pedestrian zones in Dundee.18th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• Police appeal launched after road signs are stolen

  The theft of road signs and other equipment to warn motorists about roadworks on the A45 has led to an appeal from Northamptonshire Police.14th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• New safety signs in London suburb will prevent bollard crashes

  New safety signs are to be erected in a London suburb to warn drivers about new bollards that have been installed at a busy junction.13th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• Gloucestershire hotel denied new road signs

  The Ellenborough Park hotel has been refused 10 of the 11 road signs it requested.11th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Swindon builder taken to court after illegal gas work

  A Swindon builder has been taken to court after completing gas work unlawfully.11th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA deputy chief raises awareness of accidents with bike ride

  RoSPA deputy chief raises awareness of accidents with UK bike ride. 10th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Essex high school fined for safety failings

  An Essex high school has been fined for safety injuries after a 14-year-old fell during a climbing session.10th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Welsh firm fined after worker loses finger

  A Welsh firm has been fined after one employee lost his finger.7th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Fixed penalty notices aim to combat dangerous driving

  New fixed penalty notices have been backed by RoSPA.7th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE launches consultations on Approved Codes of Practice

  HSE has now begun consultations on new Approved Codes of Practice, covering topics such as dangerous substances.4th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Glasgow Airport awarded high marks from British Safety Council

  Glasgow Airport has been awarded high marks from the British Safety Council in a new safety inspection.4th June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• VWS enjoys success at RoSPA Awards 2013

  VWS has won RoSPA's President's award.3rd June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Birmingham demolition company fined after worker suffers arm injuries

  A Birmingham demolition company has been fined £3,500 after a worker sustained arm injuries.3rd June 2013 | Health and Safety Signs