Glasgow Company Fined Following Worker’s Hand Injury
A Glasgow print and packaging company have been fined £40,000 after a worker’s hand was severely injured following an incident with a machine he was using. The employee, who had been employed in the company for a significant amount of time was injured when his hand was pulled into an embossing and foiling machine he […]
Glasgow Scaffolding Firm Fined Following Worker’s Death
A Glasgow scaffolding firm has appeared in Hamilton Sheriff Court in relation to the death of a worker, who fell nearly six metres from scaffolding to the ground. James Baillie suffered serious head injuries after he fell through a scaffold tower deck whilst carrying out roof work at a two storey domestic property in South […]
Occupational Health to be the Focus of UK Conference
With approximately 1.2 million workers in the United Kingdom thought to be suffering from a work-related illness in 2013-14, it’s perhaps no surprise that occupational health will be the main focus when the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) holds its 40th annual National Safety Symposium (NSS) later this year. Working alongside with, health […]
