by Goldcross | Feb 19, 2021 | Construction, General
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a Chief Inspector of Buildings to establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Peter Baker, HSE’s current Director of Building Safety and Construction, will take up the post with...
by Goldcross | Feb 15, 2021 | Accidents, General
A carpet sample book manufacturer has been fined after two workers were seriously injured in an incident where a forklift truck crashed into an onsite refuse skip. Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how on 29 July 2019, three workers at Profile Patterns Limited had...
by Goldcross | Feb 12, 2021 | General
National Grid Gas plc has been fined for failing to ensure its records relating to gas risers in some high-rise multi occupancy building were up to date. Liverpool Crown Court previous heard that in June 2017 the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requested information...
by Goldcross | Feb 10, 2021 | Construction, General
The UK’s Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has promised an extra £3.5bn from the Government to help remove the unsafe cladding from high-rise buildings over 18m – an issue that is estimated to be affecting 700,000 people. The move comes as calls from residents,...
by Goldcross | Feb 8, 2021 | Accidents, Construction, General
A roofer was fatally injured when he fell six metres whilst working on a replacement roof at a property in Kirkdale, Liverpool. Liverpool Crown Court heard how on 22 May 2017, the roofer was completing snagging work on a replacement roof. The worker had accessed a...
by Goldcross | Feb 5, 2021 | General
An unregistered self-employed kitchen fitter has been sentenced after carrying out illegal gas work. Exeter Crown Court heard how Brian Squibb, trading as BKS Kitchens and Bathrooms, was contracted to fit kitchens and signed an installer agreement giving the name of a...
