Accident at Work and Health and Safety related deaths

Concerns summary A vehicle should have been taken out of service due to multiple safety defects, including worn tyres and a fractured arm pivot, but remained in use after an inspection.

Concerns summary A significant gap exists in patient oversight as there is no compulsory requirement for lung imaging when individuals are prescribed long-term amiodarone, despite known lung toxicity risks.

Concerns summary Hospital failed to assess an agency support worker's immune status, assigning them to infectious wards without adequate PPE training, increasing infection risk to staff and patients. Nursing agencies failed to share health vulnerabilities.

Concerns summary Inconsistent and absent definitive guidance for stacking, unstacking, loading, and securing bales in agriculture creates a risk of unsafe practices and fatalities from falling bales.

Concerns summary Inadequate risk assessment procedures led to untrained staff performing hazardous tasks. The safety boat's permissioning system was ineffective, allowing unauthorised operation, and the weir lacked a safe platform for debris removal.

Concerns summary The absence of mandatory regulations requiring fire retardant overalls for test track drivers creates a serious risk of injury or death from fire in the event of a crash, despite their availability.

Concerns summary Hamerton Zoo lacks onsite conventional firearms and sufficient trained staff to manage an escaped tiger, compounded by unclear national guidance on firearm requirements for zoos, increasing risk to human life.

Concerns summary A critical lack of published Health and Safety Executive guidelines for mechanics working with Heavy Goods Vehicle air suspensions exists. This absence means workers lack essential guidance on risks and safety strategies.

Concerns summary There is a significant lack of HSE guidance for historic and heritage equipment, much of which is unguarded and dangerous, creating a high probability of further deaths.

Concerns summary An outdated and unreviewed isolation procedure from previous work led to an unsafe standard for new tasks, exacerbated by a lack of clear responsibility between contractors for safe isolation.

Concerns summary Site security was inadequate, with an accessible turnstile allowing unauthorised entry, and a lack of contingency plans or improved equipment for security officers.

Concerns summary An inadequate staffing ratio meant tree surgeons lacked qualified aerial support, and poor communication methods via shouting and hand signals hindered safety during work at height.

Concerns summary Overturns in the industry are underreported and poorly understood, lacking investigation into causes like hydraulic ram bracket failures. There's inadequate industry guidance and a failure to routinely use inclinometers, despite known risks from slight gradients.

Concerns summary An epileptic event experienced by an employee at work was not officially recorded, raising concerns about incident reporting protocols.

Concerns summary Staff lacked formal risk assessment training and failed to identify risks for farm tasks, compounded by the absence of a comprehensive emergency plan for hazardous areas.

Concerns 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.

Concerns summary An unsafe work method was adopted without a risk assessment, and a strong health and safety culture was absent among employees despite training.

Concerns summary Critical construction method variations were undocumented in safety plans, and key personnel lacked understanding of procedures, leading to significant workplace safety risks.

Concerns summary Rescue was delayed due to the standby diver being unable to locate a critical harness c-clip, as pre-dive protocol checks do not include verifying its accessibility.

Concerns summary An inefficient boat entry system, potential crew tiredness from additional shifts, and inadequate monitoring of working hours raised safety concerns for crewmembers.