Preventing Slips and Trips In Autumn

6th October 2025 Posted in

As the seasons shift and autumn settles in, so do new health and safety risks—especially slips, trips and falls. With wet weather, falling leaves, and darker mornings and evenings, this time of year brings a spike in incidents across UK workplaces.


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Food manufacturer fined £120,000 after workers exposed to hazardous dust and manual handling risks

A food manufacturer has been fined after employees were at risk of developing occupational asthma at a factory in Buckingham.

Read More ➡️ https://press.hse.gov.uk/2026/07/20/food-manufacturer-fined-120000-after-workers-exposed-to-hazardous-dust-and-manual-handling-risks/

Father and son sentenced for carrying out illegal gas work

A father and son have been sentenced after illegal gas work in a home in Stoke-on-Trent caused a leak that put the lives of those living there – including a baby – at risk.

Read More ➡️ https://press.hse.gov.uk/2026/07/23/father-and-son-sentenced-for-carrying-out-illegal-gas-work-2/

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Groundworks company fined after worker seriously injured when dumper truck overturned

A groundworks company based in Warrington has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when a dumper truck overturned.

Read More ➡️ https://press.hse.gov.uk/2026/07/21/groundworks-company-fined-after-worker-seriously-injured-when-dumper-truck-overturned/?utm_source=hse.gov.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hse-press&utm_term=dumper-no-seatbelt&utm_content=home-page-news

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