by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Feb 7, 2025 | In Court
An Essex-based company, Timbercraft Windows & Doors Limited, has been fined £4,000 after repeatedly failing to protect its workers from hazardous wood dust exposure. The company, which manufactures windows, doors, and conservatories, was visited by the Health and...
by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Feb 7, 2025 | Industry Insights
A company has been fined £133,000 after a worker suffered severe injuries following a 10-metre fall through a barn roof in Southampton. The incident, which occurred on 9 February 2023, involved a 37-year-old man helping to repair a fire-damaged storage barn at Dodwell...
by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Feb 6, 2025 | Industry Insights
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries for 2023/24. The data highlights ongoing challenges in workplace health and safety across the UK. Key Findings: 1.7 million workers suffered from...
by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Feb 5, 2025 | Industry Insights
During our regular site visits in 2024, we observed a concerning lack of awareness among both workers and site managers regarding the dangers posed by inhaling airborne wood dust. This exposure is more than just an irritation—it can lead to severe and long-term health...
by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Feb 3, 2025 | Monthly H&S Insights Newsletter
Throughout 2024, health surveillance emerged as a recurring topic across various industries. As we continue into 2025, it’s an ideal time to revisit this critical aspect of workplace health and safety. Health surveillance plays a key role in early detection of...
