This ebulletin contains a selection of HSE's latest prosecution notices: Farmers fined for failing to protect public from cattle A member of the public was killed by a herd of cows whilst running in a field with no warning signs. Wood company fined over £1million after 2 workers injured The fine was issued after repeated safety failings resulted in injuries to 2 workers in separate incidents. Indoor skiing company fined after child fatality A HSE investigation found that the company failed to ensure the safety of its customers. Construction company fined £40,000 for catalogue of failures The company breached a Prohibition Notice and Improvement Notices whilst excavating a back garden. Farmer jailed after 3-year-old child killed by vehicle A 12-month prison sentence and fine were issued after the farmer ran over the child whilst reversing a telehandler at his farm. £100,000 fine issued after worker crushed at shipyard The worker was crushed between an excavation bucket and a fabrication table, resulting in serious injuries. |