Lawford Kidd's Blog

Nearly two thirds of Scots killed at work last year worked in agriculture, analysis of figures published earlier this year by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have shown. Of the fifteen workplace fatalities that occurred between April 2010 and March 2011, nine were in agriculture.

A report published by the Gas Safety Trust has revealed a dramatic rise in the number of deaths resulting from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the UK since 2010.

A multinational cement firm has been fined £200,000 following the death of a worker in an explosion at its Rugby premises.

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Scottish Parliament acted within the scope of its powers when it passed the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009.

Lawford Kidd client Anthony Phee gave evidence in his court case starting on the 4th October in the Court of Session, Edinburgh.