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Poundstretcher fined for poor safety practices
A budget chain-store has been prosecuted for exposing its workers to danger, the Reading Chronicle reports.Bosses at Poundstretcher's Newbury branch... more
10 Jan 2008
Worker injury results in firm fine
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has successfully prosecuted a Stirlingshire building firm, who were found to have lax worker... more
03 Jan 2008
5m compensation'
Compensation claims among members of the armed forces came to around £5 million last year.Around 600 troops were awarded funds... more
02 Jan 2008
Ben Parkinson: Home for Christmas
The injured army lieutenant who sparked compensation claims reform in the UK forces spent Christmas at home. Ben Parkinson -... more
27 Dec 2007
Scottish hospitals hit by bug
A mysterious "vomiting bug" has closed Scottish hospital wards - in a case which might lead to medical negligence compensation... more
18 Dec 2007
Scottish asbestos ruling provokes comment
Moves to overturn the Law Lords' decision on an asbestos-related condition in Scotland have caused MPs to demand that it... more
14 Dec 2007
HSE points out risk of kitchen slips
Catering managers and workers have been warned of the dangers of the commercial kitchen by the Health and Safety Executive... more
13 Dec 2007
Asbestos bill reaches Lords
A government bill which could have a big impact on some asbestos-related compensation claims has reached the House of Lords,... more
11 Dec 2007
Manchester United supports falls from vehicles event
Manchester United Football Club is to host a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) event to highlight the dangers of falls... more
07 Dec 2007
Safety training to tackle workplace claims
A new online training tool has been supplied to businesses in an effort to reduce the number of workplace accidents... more
06 Dec 2007
Workplace claims 'falling'
The number of claims made in relation to workplace accidents is falling in the UK, according to new figures.Research carried... more
06 Dec 2007
Safety breaches see roofing boss jailed
The head of a Welsh roofing contractor has been jailed following an accident that led to the death of an... more
05 Dec 2007
Soldier launches civil claim following tiny MoD offer
The family of a teenage soldier left in a coma and partially paralysed by a training ground accident is set... more
04 Dec 2007
Firms warned following cut-glass accident
Employers have been told to crack down on unsafe working practices by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), following a... more
03 Dec 2007
Man wins asbestos payout before death
A cancer sufferer who launched an asbestos-related compensation claim received a High Court victory just days before his death, it... more
29 Nov 2007
Workers charged following accident death of 90-year-old
Two workers have been fined following the death of a 90-year-old member of the public, who fell into a 1.5... more
27 Nov 2007
Fake asbestos inspector jailed
A Cleethorpes man has been found guilty of an asbestos scam which defrauded four local firms out of at least... more
26 Nov 2007
HSE reveals hairdressers' dermatitis woes
Another potential source for work-related compensation claims cases has been identified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).In support of... more
23 Nov 2007
Fork-lift death sparks investigation
A 27-year-old Worcester resident has been killed in a horrific fork-lift accident while at work.Adam Milichip was moving pallets from... more
21 Nov 2007
HSE advises firms on worker injury
Compliance with health and safety laws is vital for businesses wishing to cut back on worker sick days, the Health... more
15 Nov 2007