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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From Twitter

Company and director fined after public seriously injured by falling scaffold tower on busy high street

Read More ➡️ https://press.hse.gov.uk/2026/07/10/company-and-director-fined-after-public-seriously-injured-by-falling-scaffold-tower-on-busy-high-street/

Businesses ordered to halt engineered stone work after HSE safety failures

https://www.ioshmagazine.com/2026/07/28/businesses-ordered-halt-engineered-stone-work-after-hse-safety-failures

SENTENCED: Illegal gas fitter who touted for business on Facebook despite not being on the Gas Safe Register

Read More ➡️ https://press.hse.gov.uk/2026/07/17/sentenced-illegal-gas-fitter-who-touted-for-business-on-facebook-despite-not-being-on-the-gas-safe-register/

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/

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