TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - 02.09.2024
£1.2m fine after worker hit by wagon
A metals recycling company has been fined £1.2m after a worker was injured after being struck by a wagon at a processing site. How did this happen and what reasonably practicable control measures would have prevented it?
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ADVERTISING - 02.09.2024
Taking the p**s… when advertising crosses the line
A YouTube ad for a fancy water bottle was investigated following complaints that it promoted anti-social, and possibly unlawful, behaviour. What prompted the complaints, and how is the morality of adverts policed?
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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - 01.08.2024
Serious mistakes led to amputation
A food manufacturing company has been fined £400,000 after one of its employees had to have her leg amputated. What happened and what should have been in place to prevent the accident occurring?
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MACHINERY GUARDS - 01.07.2024
Pizza maker fined after workers caught up in machinery
One of the nation’s largest producers of supermarket pizzas has been fined £800,000 after two workers suffered serious injuries at its factory in Bolton. What were the failures and how can you prevent injuries when working with machinery?
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DATA PROTECTION - 01.07.2024
Police data breach put staff in danger
Data protection compliance can feel like an unnecessary administrative burden, diverting resources away from real work. A recent data breach by a police force reminds data processors of the potential damage a breach can cause. What information was leaked and what were the consequences?
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CARS - 01.07.2024
Reduce company car tax with capital contribution
It’s time to replace your company car. A friend says that if you make a personal contribution to the cost it will be more tax efficient. The trouble is, you don’t have the cash for this. Is there still a way to achieve the tax saving?
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