Latest Industry News - Accidents at work
Insurance company warns employers about accidents at work
11/06/2010Aviva is hoping to reduce the incident of accidents at work by encouraging employers to improve their health and safety measures.
Employee sues for £100,000 work injury claim
05/05/2010An employee has filed a civil law suit against two Scottish employees for £50,000 each for "suffering serious injuries" while working at their factories.
Employee injury 'could lead to work accident compensation'
05/03/2010An agency worker with a manufacturing firm suffered serious injuries to his right arm when his glove became entangled with a drill he was operating and dragged him into the machine.
Metal manufacturer 'could face work accident claim'
26/02/2010A Lowestoft-based company which manufactures metal was fined £3,000 and ordered to pay £3,000 in costs following a fall which left a worker injured.
Construction company fined after worker suffers serious injury
05/02/2010A York-based construction company has been fined £20,000 after an accident left one of its workers with serious injuries to his skull, back and legs.
Injured farmer reminds others of dangers at work
01/02/2010A farmer who was injured in an industrial accident last year has lent his voice to the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) Make the Promise campaign.
Scottish teachers warned about breaking up fights
28/01/2010Teachers in Scotland have been warned of the dangers of breaking up fights between pupils after one professional, who was injured while attempting to stop two students attacking one another, has been refused compensation from a local authority.
Aviation company fined after painter fall
22/01/2010An aviation company has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after one of its painters suffered serious injuries in a fall.
