A Heysham firm which manufactures airport fuel tanks has been ordered to pay £91,000 in fines and costs after a father-of-three suffered horrific injuries in an explosion. Karol Robaczewski was […]
Warmer summers ahead a worry for overheated workers
Hot enough for you this summer? Although there’s rain predicted for later today, the forecast for the rest of the week is looking promising for sun lovers locally. While that’s […]
Lancaster landlord gets fine for putting family at risk
A Lancaster landlord has been fined for putting the lives of a family at risk by failing to arrange an annual gas safety check. Carole McMillan, 57, was prosecuted by […]
Workplace deaths on the rise in Lancashire
Eight people lost their lives while at work in Lancashire last year and 661 suffered a major injury, according to the latest statistics – including two in the Lancaster and […]
Illegal gas fitter gets jail for endangering lives
The unsafe chimney flue Stephen Jonathan installed at the house on Willows Lane in Accrington A Lancashire man who falsely claimed he was a registered gas engineer has been sent […]
Farmers gather in Lancaster for health and safety meeting
Up to 300 farmers are expected to attend a free training event in Lancaster tomorrow (Wednesday 12th October) to get to grips with health and safety in one of Britain’s […]
Take the Red Tape Challenge
Bemused by bureaucracy but worried that removing rules will simply let business and government play fast and loose with people’s rights to a decent working environment? Then you might be […]
Work-related deaths fall across the North West
Less workers were killed in accidents at work in the North West last year than in 2008, but the government’s Health and Safety Executive are still disappointed by the figures […]