CQMS News

Northern Gas Networks Ltd were sentenced today for safety breaches after a fire and gas explosion at residential premises in Mirfield resulted in the death of […]

A company specialising in interior and exterior stonework has been fined after an employee sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a forklift truck. Peterborough […]

Christopher Paul Sharpe, partner in J H Sharp and Son, has been sentenced for safety breaches after an 83-year-old man was fatally attacked by cattle. Leeds […]

A roofing contractor has been sentenced after an unpaid casual labourer fell through a skylight during the renovation of an old asbestos cement roof, at an […]

A roofing company owner has been given a suspended sentence after a member of the public reported a concern regarding unsafe work at height. Liverpool Crown […]

A recycling company has been fined after an employee was injured whilst clearing a blockage in a waste metal chute. Shrewsbury Crown Court heard how, on […]

A landlord has been fined for failing to ensure that gas fittings, appliances and associated flues were checked for safety. Edinburgh Sheriffs Court heard that from […]

A scaffolding contractor has been fined after a worker fell from height resulting in serious injuries. Brighton Magistrates Court heard how, on 15 August 2019, Darren […]

A self-employed contractor has been given a suspended sentence and community service for illegal gas work after undertaking gas work on a property whilst not being […]

A plant hire company has been fined for leaving workers at risk of a fall from height and failing to provide minimum welfare facilities. Blackpool Magistrates’ […]

The law relating to building safety in England is changing. Proposed building safety reforms currently making their way through parliament will introduce a safety case regime. […]

Kieran Lynch has been prosecuted after his employees were exposed to asbestos while refurbishing domestic premises in Barnsdale Road, Reading. Reading Magistrates’ Court heard how Mr […]