An engineering firm based in Greater Manchester has been fined £100,000 after a serious incident left one of its employees with multiple crush injuries to his arms, legs, and feet. On 27 September 2023, Richard Jones was welding a large metal ‘A frame’ at Oldham...
Legal & Enforcement
Analysis of health and safety prosecutions, legal cases, and enforcement actions to help businesses understand risks and avoid costly mistakes.
Social housing provider fined after men exposed to the risks from vibrating tools
A leading social housing provider has been fined £140,000 after two estate assistants were diagnosed with Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) following years of regular exposure to vibrating tools. Stonewater Limited employed the two men at sites near Tanyard Farm in...
In Court: Property Developer Fined Over Repeated Safety Failures
A London-based property developer has been fined more than £88,000 after a series of serious health and safety breaches were uncovered at a construction site in Dalston. Nofax Enterprises Limited was overseeing the construction of a four-storey residential building,...
Stress Awareness Month: How Employers Can Take Action This April
April marks Stress Awareness Month, a vital reminder that managing stress in the workplace isn’t just a wellbeing initiative—it’s a legal responsibility. A widely accepted definition of stress, proposed by psychologist Richard S. Lazarus, defines it as: “A particular...
Wood Manufacturer Fined Over £1 Million After Two Workers Injured
Wood Manufacturer Fined Over £1 Million After Two Workers Injured A multinational wood-based product manufacturer, West Fraser (Europe) Ltd, has been fined more than £1 million following two serious workplace incidents at its Cowie plant in 2020. The company, formerly...
Company Fined After Worker Loses Three Fingers in Panel Saw Incident
Company Fined After Worker Loses Three Fingers in Panel Saw Incident A Preventable Workplace Tragedy A construction industry supplier has been fined after an employee suffered a life-changing injury while operating a panel saw. The incident occurred at Pemberton...
Understanding UK Health and Safety Regulations and Acts
Many businesses view health and safety laws as restrictive and complex, much like national speed limits—something people ignore until consequences arise. However, compliance is crucial, not just to avoid legal penalties but to protect workers and ensure business...
Repeated Wood Dust Failures Land Company 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...
Preventing Workplace Tragedies: A Call to Action
In this blog post, we delve into a recent incident where a major pizza maker faced significant fines after two workers suffered severe injuries. Discover why prioritising safety is paramount, how to prevent similar tragedies, and how Compass HSC can help businesses create safer work environments. Act before an accident occurs—prioritise safety today!
Prioritising Safety: Legal Consequences for a Stockport Marble Workshop
Introduction: In a recent case that underscores the critical importance of prioritising health and safety in the workplace, Granite & Marble Shop Ltd, a stone worktop manufacturer based in Stockport, faced a substantial fine of £26,000. The penalty was imposed due...