April 25 - Health and Safety Newsletter
- Mark Ardron
- May 6
- 2 min read
🚨 Major Health & Safety Prosecution: Travis Perkins Fined £2 Million
In a stark reminder of the consequences of inadequate load securing, builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has been fined £2 million after a fatal incident in East Sussex. In May 2020, a timber load fell from one of its lorries, striking and killing 28-year-old Jack Stevens, a father of three, as he drove along the A26. The court found that the load had been secured with only a single strap, a method deemed "grossly inadequate and unsafe." Travis Perkins admitted to three offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act and has since reviewed its vehicle load safety procedures at a national level .
This tragic case underscores the critical importance of proper load securing and adherence to safety protocols to protect all road users.
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📰 Workplace Health & Safety Updates
🏗️ Wood Company Fined Over £1 Million After Worker Injuries
West Fraser (Europe) Ltd faced significant penalties following two serious incidents at its Stirling facility. In one case, a worker sustained severe injuries due to inadequate safety measures. The company was fined £1,040,000 for failing to comply with sections 4(2) and 33(1)(a) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 .HSE Media Centre+5HSE Media Centre+5HSE Media Centre+5HSE Media Centre
🏢 Property Developer Penalised for Multiple Safety Failures
Nofax Enterprises Limited was fined £63,000 and ordered to pay additional costs after repeated health and safety breaches across its construction sites. The HSE issued nine enforcement notices, highlighting a systemic failure to manage health and safety effectively .HSE Media Centre+2HSE Media Centre+2HSE Media Centre+2
🏥 Care Workers Report Feeling Unsafe on the Job
A survey revealed that nearly one in five UK care workers feel unsafe during their shifts. The report also highlighted that over a third have experienced or witnessed workplace violence or harassment at least monthly, underscoring the need for improved safety measures in the health and social care sector .The Independent
🤖 AI's Role in Enhancing Workplace Safety
The 2025 HSE Benchmarking Report emphasizes the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on workplace safety. AI technologies are being leveraged to predict potential hazards, automate safety protocols, and enhance overall risk management strategies .HSE Media Centre+3HSE Network+3HSE Network+3HSE Network
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Stay safe,
The Armadillo Safety Solutions Team
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