Last week two offshore firms were fined a total of £1.2 million after a worker was killed by a falling steel clamp during a lifting operation. The HSE’s investigation identified a communication breakdown between the two firms over the permit-to-work system, and a failure to ensure workers were equipped with radios. Read the full story here.
On Friday, the Health and Safety (Offences) Bill passed its third reading in the House of Lords. Find out the latest on the Bill’s progress.
Last week’s poll
Incentives
Has your organisation ever operated bonus arrangements that incentivised productivity over safety?
Yes 47%
No 53%
Safety inspections
When was the last time your organisation received an official health and safety inspection? Let us know in this week’s poll.
Best wishes,
Kellie Mundell, Community Editor
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