Latest news and prosecutions

This ebulletin contains a selection of HSE's latest prosecution notices:

Firm fined more than £500,000 after worker falls to their death
The worker was attempting to clear a machinery blockage when he lost his footing, falling to his death.

£225,000 fine issued after worker dies from fall through roof
The fine was issued after an investigation found the work at height was not properly planned, resulting in a worker fatally slipping and falling through a fragile roof.

Company fined after worker crushed to death
The £300,000 fine was issued after a worker was crushed by 2 stacks of concrete blocks at a construction site.

Farmer fined following death of worker
The worker was killed when the overloaded quad bike they were using for farm work overturned, causing fatal spine injuries.Â

Manufacturer fined £100,000 after worker injures hand
The worker was cutting a length of windowsill when their hand slipped into an unguarded blade, severing parts of 2 fingers.

Business owner jailed over deaths of 4 people
The paddleboard tour leader has been jailed for 10 years for manslaughter after a trip in a fast-running river resulted in the deaths of 4 people.

No Falls Week 2025: 12 to 16 May

HSE's statistics show that falls from height were the main cause of worker fatalities in in 2023 to 2024, with 50 workers killed.

The No Falls Foundation is launching its annual No Falls Week, a campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height.

Visit HSE's website for more guidance and information on working at height.