In October 2014 the HSE published the third edition of its guidance on workplace transport, in the hope of making it easier for businesses to understand what’s needed when organising on-site
transport routes. What’s to know?
Published 10.11.2014
A contractor has been prosecuted over the death of a worker who was killed by a reversing vehicle. How did this accident happen and what, if anything, can be learned from this particular case?
Published 04.06.2010
A livestock auction market has been fined after a bull crushed a worker to death whilst trying to load it onto a lorry. How did this occur and what lessons can you learn to avoid injuries in your
workplace?
Published 27.04.2022
Fedex UK Ltd has been heavily fined after one of its employees was struck by a reversing fork lift truck (FLT). What control measures should have been in place to prevent this type of incident?
Published 10.02.2020
Reversing vehicles and pedestrians in the same place don’t mix as a food company discovered to their cost. What happened when the HSE investigated an accident and found a complete lack of risk
assessment?
Published 12.02.2007
A cargo handling company has been fined after an employee was crushed to death between shipping containers. What were the circumstances of the accident and how could it have been prevented?
Published 07.09.2022
The Freight Transport Association, in conjunction with others, has recently produced new guidance on health and safety in loading docks. What is its legal status and do you need to follow it?
Published 18.12.2012
Managing transport is much more than just loading and unloading vehicles. Failing to have a safe system of work in place led to a worker being seriously injured and a court appearance for his
company. So what are the lessons?
Published 22.09.2008
Travis Perkins (TP) has been fined £2 million following the death of a customer at one of its retail outlets. How did this happen and what lessons can be learned from this case?
Published 26.05.2016
There are a variety of factors which can affect the safety of your parking area, including its design and maintenance. Why not use our policy to ensure your arrangements are clear?
Published 12.09.2017