Health and Safety Executive

PFD Addressee
Reports: 60 Earliest: Oct 2013 Latest: 23 Mar 2026

80% 2-year response rate (below 83% average). 18% of classified responses show concrete action taken.

Response Status (last 2 years, 15 reports)
Responded 12
AI Classification
Action Taken 18%
Action Planned 40%
Noted 40%
Disputed 1%
Based on 99 classified responses
PFD Reports Received by Quarter
PFD Reports
60 results
Ben Collins
Partially Responded
2016-wp25353 10 Aug 2016 Surrey
Accident at Work and Health and Safety related deaths
Concerns summary (AI summary) Those present at the trench rescue lacked the knowledge to operate the Suction Excavator, and the company only provided one trained person; the coroner suggests the HSE provide guidance regarding training and use of suction excavation equipment.
1 response from Health and Safety Executive
Alan Dimbleby
Partially Responded
2016-0120 23 Mar 2016 Surrey
Accident at Work and Health and Safety related deaths
Concerns summary (AI summary) Self-propelled sprayers lack operator seat restraints, risking operators being thrown from the vehicle if it overturns. HSE guidance may inappropriately suggest these restraints are not needed for this vehicle type.
Action Planned (AI summary) Bateman Engineering has changed the design of their cabs to include seat restraints, and now fits them on all vehicles before they leave the workshop. HSE will raise the issue of seat restraints on self-propelled sprayers at the next appropriate meeting for consideration in future revisions of applicable standards and will consider revising guidance to better inform the choice of vehicle when working on slopes.
Belinda Wise
Partially Responded
2016-0049 15 Feb 2016 Leicester City and South Leicestershire
Accident at Work and Health and Safety related deaths
Concerns summary (AI summary) A lift lacked signs or auditory warnings for its rear doors, which were indistinguishable from the interior, posing a significant safety risk to passengers unaware of their opening mechanism.
Action Planned (AI summary) Sainsbury's is awaiting a response from the HSE regarding lift design, installation, and signage standards and will then take appropriate action at the Glen Road store and other similar stores. The HSE will raise the incident as a concern at a European forum for lifts in 2016 and with the relevant BSi committee, for consideration in future revision of the Lifts Directive.
Scarlett Jukes
Partially Responded
2015-0449 27 Oct 2015 Avon
Other related deaths
Concerns summary (AI summary) Neither public participants nor paid hunt staff are required to wear protective headgear that complies with recognised safety standards during hunting events, posing a significant injury risk.
Action Planned (AI summary) The MFHA has initiated a full review of hats used for hunting and has begun gathering evidence; it plans to issue new Guidance Notes for Hunt Officials and Subscribers, aiming for approval at the MFHA AGM in June 2016.
Anthony Cleveland
Historic (No Identified Response)
2015-0442 14 Sep 2015 Suffolk
Other related deaths
Concerns summary (AI summary) A gym lacked immediate problem recognition, adequate resuscitation, risk assessments for users, qualified first aiders, and formal national guidance on fitness centre safety.
Margaret Clarke
All Responded
2015-0046 9 Feb 2015 South Yorkshire (East)
Other related deaths
Concerns summary (AI summary) There is a lack of guidance for the effective cleaning of fixed shower heads, which are increasingly common in private and public leisure facilities.
Noted (AI summary) The HSE states it has no enforcement powers under the General Product Safety Regulations regarding showerheads and has passed the coroner's letter to the local Trading Standards Department. The council explains its duties under the Consumer Protection Act and General Product Safety Regulations, noting the absence of specific regulations for showerheads. They suggest the HSE review guidance regarding Legionnaires' disease and shower systems.
Myra Goldman
Partially Responded
2014-0490 10 Nov 2014 Manchester (North)
Accident at Work and Health and Safety related deaths
Concerns summary (AI summary) Inverted gate hinge pins concentrated excessive weight, failing to meet safety standards designed to prevent gates from being easily removed and ensure even load distribution.
Action Planned (AI summary) BSI has forwarded the coroner's letter to the chairman of the standing committee responsible for BS 1722-12:2006 to be included as part of their review and has asked the chairman to consider whether the proposed review of this Standard may be accelerated. The reviewed Standard is expected to be published in 2016.
M5 (Seven)
Historic (No Identified Response)
2014-0654 19 Jun 2014 Somerset (West)
Road (Highways Safety) related deaths
Concerns summary (AI summary) A firework display adjacent to the M5 caused greatly reduced visibility and a fatal multi-vehicle collision, highlighting a lack of preventative measures for such events.
Karl Doran
Historic (No Identified Response)
2013-0328 5 Dec 2013 County Durham and Darlington
Other related deaths
Concerns summary (AI summary) The theme park failed to conduct appropriate risk assessments for volunteers, and there was a complete absence of direct or indirect managerial supervision over their activities.
Elizabeth Aurora Kerr
Historic (No Identified Response)
2013-0276 18 Oct 2013 Manchester City
Product related deaths
Concerns summary (AI summary) The provided text is truncated, making it impossible to identify the specific safety concerns raised by the All-Party Parliamentary Gas Safety Group.