Safety Smart: Monthly Update October 2020

9th November 2020 Posted in Blogs

As COVID-19 remains ever-present in our lives, Mates in Mind are an organisation providing support to workforces with their mental wellbeing, especially those who are working remotely during the pandemic.

We’ve also been taking a look at RIDDOR reporting during COVID-19, sharing useful advice from HSE on whether or not you need to report cases amongst your workforce.

Whilst industry events remain virtual for now there’s still plenty to choose from including SHP Webinars covering topics including wellness in the workforce, risk assessments and much more, places can be booked here.

This month’s’ case study focuses on two breaches of health & safety regulations in the same month resulting in a hefty fine for the organisation in question. \

We also shared some information on our Face Fit Testing, to assist in ensuring respiratory equipment offers the right protection to the wearer. If you’re working anywhere where respiratory equipment is used then a face fit is essential – Find out more here

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3 Oct

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Safety Smart @safetysmart2010 ·

30 Sep

Suspended prison sentence following death of young roofer

A director has been given a suspended jail sentence and two companies fined after a young man on just his second day on the job fell to his death at a premises in Walsall.

https://press.hse.gov.uk/2025/06/16/director-spared-jail-as-two-companies-fined-following-roofer-death/

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Safety Smart @safetysmart2010 ·

26 Sep

Building firm fined after house collapse injures four

A London construction company has been fined £50,000 after four men were injured – two seriously – when the first floor of a house collapsed during building works.

https://press.hse.gov.uk/2025/06/20/building-firm-fined-after-house-collapse-injures-four/

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24 Sep

Construction firm fined for ignoring fire safety during works

An Altrincham-based construction company has been fined £165,000 after it repeatedly failed to put in place suitable fire precautions during renovation in Preston.

https://press.hse.gov.uk/2025/07/02/construction-firm-fined-for-ignoring-fire-safety-during-works/

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