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Health & Safety Executive – News Updates E-Bulletin

Issued: 29 October 2025

This latest HSE eBulletin, shared with our Health & Safety partner, provides updates on recent prosecutions and enforcement actions.
These cases highlight the importance of maintaining safe working practices and full compliance with UK Health & Safety Law.

Latest News and Prosecutions

💷 £80,000 fine for firm after worker fell from ladder

A horticultural company was fined after a worker sustained serious injuries when a ladder collapsed during irrigation work.
The investigation revealed that the equipment used was unsafe and not properly inspected.

🔥 Unregistered gas installer sentenced

An unregistered gas engineer received a 12-month community order and 240 hours of unpaid work after illegal gas work caused a gas leak.
This case serves as a reminder of the dangers of unqualified individuals carrying out regulated work.

⚙️ Manufacturer fined £300,000 after worker crushed

A manufacturing firm was fined after an employee suffered serious crush injuries when a hydraulic arm fell due to an ineffective safety bar.
HSE found that inadequate maintenance and poor risk assessment led to the incident.

🚛 Waste company fined nearly £2.5 million after worker fatally crushed

A waste management firm received one of the largest fines of the year following a fatal incident involving a skip wagon.
HSE’s investigation identified multiple breaches of safety management systems.

🏗️ Builder given suspended sentence after fatal fall

A builder received a suspended prison sentence after a worker died following a fall during roof work on a property extension.
The investigation confirmed the absence of edge protection and safe working procedures.

🚧 Construction company fined £1 million after worker killed by reversing vehicle

A construction firm was fined £1 million after a reversing road-sweeper struck and killed a pedestrian worker.
HSE found inadequate segregation between pedestrians and site vehicles.

🪜 Two companies fined £95,000 after worker falls through fragile rooflight

Two firms were fined a combined £95,000 after a worker fell through a fragile rooflight during over-cladding work, impaling his leg.
The companies failed to implement adequate fall prevention measures.

Matthew Chilcott – Owner, Consensus HR, comments:

“These recent HSE cases, shared with our Health & Safety partner, clearly demonstrate why strong health and safety systems are essential in every business. Regular risk assessments, safe systems of work, and ongoing staff training are vital in preventing life-changing incidents and costly fines.”

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