The Latest Breaking News from HSE

School fined £300,000 after ‘management failures’ led to death of student

An investigation found the 19-year-old special needs student choked on paper towel after he was left unsupervised during a break from class.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Diageo fined £537k after worker suffers severe burns at Scottish distillery

WHISKY giant Diageo has been fined more than half a million pounds after a worker suffered severe burns at a Scottish distillery.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

Toxic pesticides found in food imports spark health concerns among campaigners

While detected residues were mostly below legal limits, Pesticide Action Network expressed concerns of cumulative exposure to toxic chemicals.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024

How asbestos exposure continues to be a dire health risk – 25 years after it was banned

Asbestos may have been banned from use in the UK since 1999 but the hazardous material continues to pose a serious danger to the population.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2024

NHS hospital and manager to stand trial for manslaughter of 22-year-old woman

NHS trust will be the first mental health trust to stand trial for corporate manslaughter

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

British Airways prosecuted after baggage handlers injured in falls at Heathrow Airport

Criminal charges have been brought after two falls by workers at Heathrow Airport

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2024

Company fined following factory explosion in Scottish Borders

A SOLVENTS manufacturer in the Scottish Borders has been fined following an explosion at its factory ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2024

Revealed: Far higher pesticide residues allowed on food since Brexit

Exclusive: Unlike the EU, Great Britain has slashed protections for scores of food types

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024

Wembley food manufacturer hit with £150,000 fine for ignoring machine safety warnings

Oriental Delight Limited pleaded guilty to three breaches of workplace equipment regulations

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2024

The hell and horror of cow attacks: ‘I told my husband to leave me to die’

Cattle are a common cause of death in the UK farming industry – with some figures suggesting cows kill more people than dogs. So what can you do if the herd approaches?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2024