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Avoiding Underinsurance in Construction
Underinsurance in the construction sector can pose significant risks, leaving projects vulnerable to financial losses in the event of unforeseen events such as natural disasters or accidents.
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Company fined £1m as employee suffers serious injuries
A logistics company has been fined £1 million after an employee fell over 10 metres and sustained serious injuries.
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Recycling company fined after workers exposed to wood dust
The long-term health of workers at a wood waste recycling centre was put in danger due to excessive exposure to the dust their work created, a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution has found.
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Company fined for worker injury
A company in Manchester has been fined £20,000 after an employee fell through a roof and suffered serious injuries.
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The importance of setting an appropriate indemnity period
Underinsurance in business interruption (BI) policies is common, and can jeopardise an organisation’s ability to fully recover following a loss.
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A Costly Mishap: Metal Company Fined £12,000 for Worker’s Life-Altering Injury
When it comes to workplace safety, cutting corners can have devastating consequences. A recent case involving a metal processing company in Oldbury, West Midlands, serves as a sobering reminder of this fact.
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Electrical Shock Horror: Company Fined After Worker’s Devastating Injuries
A company has been fined £40,000 after an electrical flash inflicted severe burns on one of its workers.
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Metalworking fluids: Most businesses inspected ‘not doing enough’ to protect workers
Back in September last year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it was carrying out inspections. Since then more than half of those checks have identified failings.
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Cold weather working: Helping workers stay safe and warm
Employers are being reminded of their responsibilities to keep workers safe as the first spell of cold weather is set to hit the country.
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Why health and safety should be a priority for every business.
Every business has a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of both employees and members of the public. While accidents do happen, adopting a robust approach to workplace health and safety is key to keeping employees safe.
