Scottish firms penalised for health and safety failings
A number of Scottish employers have come under the spotlight recently after their health and safety failings led to workers suffering serious and in some cases life changing injuries simply as a result of trying to do their job. Janitor loses toe in chainsaw incident In one such incident, Fife Council was fined £20,000 after a janitor […]
August most dangerous month for minors
‘Supervision of minors and extra vigilance can save lives and prevent injuries this August’, according to InjuriesBoard.ie and Children’s University Hospital Temple Street (CUH). Injuries Board data shows that accidents to minors (in a public place) are five times more likely to occur in August than in December, making it the most dangerous month of […]
