CQMS News
Stay up-to-date with the latest health and safety news from CQMS. Also, check out recent HSE and Corporate Manslaughter prosecutions.
27th February 2019
A marine contractor has been fined after a worker fell six metres sustaining multiple fractures to the neck, back, ribs, and hip, plus head injuries and […]
20th February 2019
Two companies have been fined after a worker suffered fatal crush injuries when he was struck by a shovel loader. Mold Magistrates Court heard how on […]
14th February 2019
A housing association has today been fined after failing to manage exposure to vibration, resulting in a diagnosis of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVs) for one […]
14th February 2019
The operator of Twinlakes Family Theme Park at Melton Mowbray has been fined after one of its employees was badly injured whilst using a circular saw. […]
1st February 2019
A Cumbrian-based steel cladding company has been fined after a worker’s hand became trapped in machinery. Carlisle Crown Court heard how, on 21 October 2015, Matthew […]
31st January 2019
A construction company has today been fined for serious safety failings with regards to the management of asbestos at a site located at Finchley Road, London. […]
24th January 2019
An Essex-based builder has today been sentenced after putting three people at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard how, in June 2017, Daniel […]
15th January 2019
A farming partnership from Devon has today been sentenced after a young boy suffered a serious leg injury while travelling in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on […]
8th January 2019
Farmers are being told they must pay closer attention to how they manage workplace risk or face serious penalties. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) programme […]
21st December 2018
A landlord and building contractor have been fined after large quantities of asbestos fibres were released from the demolition of a conservatory at a rented property. […]
20th December 2018
NHS Oxleas Foundation Trust has today been fined £300,000 after two nurses suffered life-changing injuries when they were repeatedly stabbed by a service user. The Old […]
4th December 2018
A bakery company was fined for safety breaches after employees suffered long term exposure to flour dust, a respiratory sensitiser. Leeds Magistrates’ Court heard that between April […]