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New figures revealed for alcohol-related fires
1st February 2022
London Fire Brigade has issued a warning about the risks of alcohol-related fires, following a spike in call-outs in December 2021.
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Safety cases for high-rise buildings - a summary
1st February 2022
The law relating to building safety in England is changing. Proposed reforms currently making their way through parliament will introduce a safety case regime. This will mean new roles and responsibilities for high-rise residential building owners and management, including accountable persons (AP) and building safety managers (BSM).
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Fence maker fined £90K for H&S breaches
1st February 2022
A Liverpool company that makes fencing products broke health and safety regulations multiple times.
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Plant hire company fined over work at height and welfare issues
1st February 2022
A plant hire company has been fined for leaving workers at risk of a fall from height and failing to provide minimum welfare facilities.
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Companies fined nearly £400,000 after employee fractures leg at reservoir
11th January 2022
A contractor and a water management company have been fined after a worker was injured when he was hit by a 1.5 tonne water valve.
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