Extracts from the HSE e-Bulletin January 2010
This bulletin is just a sample of What's New on HSE's website this week. The site is updated
daily - visit: http://news.hse.gov.uk?ebul=hsegen/25-jan-2010&cr=1
HAULAGE
Load safety initiative ++
Unsafe loads on vehicles injure more than 1,200 people a year
http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/loadsafety/index.htm?ebul=hsegen/25-jan-2010&cr=2
AIR TRANSPORT
Aviation company fined £2,400 ++
A Southend-based firm has been prosecuted after an aircraft painter was injured
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-sw-658sww10.htm?ebul=hsegen/25-jan-2010&cr=12
GAS SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide ++
Guidance for students using gas appliances in rented accommodation
http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/student.htm?ebul=hsegen/25-jan-2010&cr=14
OFFSHORE
Underlying Causes of Offshore Incidents ++
Fatalities, major injuries and major dangerous occurrences
http://www.hse.gov.uk/offshore/offshore-incidents.pdf?ebul=hsegen/25-jan-2010&cr=19
ASBESTOS
Prosecution launched against high street retailer ++
HSE initiated criminal proceedings for asbestos-related breaches during refurbishment work.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-se-0201.htm?ebul=hsegen/18-jan-2010&cr=4
CONSTRUCTION
£80,000 fine following young man's crush death ++
Head crushed whilst operating a mini digger which he was not qualified to operate.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-sw-655sww10.htm?ebul=hsegen/18-jan-2010&cr=10
Collapse of East London building leads to £10,000 fine ++
Citytex UK Ltd was fined after part of its building collapsed with more than 20 people inside.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-ldn-0101.htm?ebul=hsegen/18-jan-2010&cr=11
WASTE AND RECYCLING
Liverpool worker loses four fingers ++
A plastics-recycling company in Liverpool was fined after a worker had four fingers cut off by a
guillotine.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-nw-046centriforce09.htm?ebul=hsegen/18-jan-2010&cr=14
MANUFACTURING
BAE systems fined after explosion kills Lancashire worker ++
A leading global defence company has been fined £80,000 after a worker was killed in an
explosion.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-nw-038bae.htm?ebul=hsegen/18-jan-2010&cr=17
WORKPLACE TRANSPORT
Bus company fined £400,000 after man is crushed to death ++
HSE prosecuted Centrewest London Buses Ltd for safety failings.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2009/coilon1812.htm?ebul=hsegen/21-Dec-2009&cr=3
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FALLS FROM HEIGHT
++Obury man fined after worker fell through roof ++
Fined £3,500 after worker fell 26ft through a roof onto a concrete floor, breaking several bones.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2009/coiwm514griffiths09.htm?ebul=hsegen/04-jan-2010&cr=3
CONTROL OF MAJOR HAZARDS
Essex-based fuel terminal operator fined £50,000 ++
Operator fined after a large and dangerous pool of petrol leaked from a road tanker while loading.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2009/coie44vopak.htm?ebul=hsegen/04-jan-2010&cr=4
SCOTLAND
Scottish employers asked to make New Year safety resolution
In 2009 an annual total of 11,533 work related incidents occurred across Scotland.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2009/coisco22809.htm?ebul=hsegen/04-jan-2010&cr=8
WALES
Employers in Wales asked to make New Year safety resolution
In 2009 an annual total of 7,280 work related incidents occurred across Wales.
Last year almost 140 work related incidents occurred across Wales each
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2009/coiw64509.htm?ebul=hsegen/04-jan-2010&cr=10
week.
ENGLAND - East of England
East of England employers - make New Year safety resolution
Twelve people were killed at work across the region while 2,449 sustained major injuries.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2009/coie04609.htm?ebul=hsegen/04-jan-2010&cr=13
ENGLAND - North West
North West employers asked to make New Year safety resolution.
During last year an annual total of 16,385 work-related incidents occurred across the North West.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2009/coinw04009.htm?ebul=hsegen/04-jan-2010&cr=14
ENGLAND - South West
South West employers asked to make New Year safety resolution
In 2009 an annual a total of 11,052 work related incidents occurred across the South West.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2009/coisw64409.htm?ebul=hsegen/04-jan-2010&cr=15
WORKPLACE TRANSPORT
Courier firm fined £35,000 after worker is thrown from vehicle
Worldwide Courier Company fined after worker breaks leg at a distribution centre in Bedfordshire.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2009/coie44.htm?ebul=hsegen/04-jan-2010&cr=18
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