Accident at Work and Health and Safety related deaths

PFD Category

Reports: 87 Areas: 44 Earliest: Aug 2013 Latest: 15 Oct 2025

68% response rate (above 62% average). 26% of classified responses show concrete action taken. Reports rose 29% from 7 (2023) to 9 (2024).

Responded 59 Historic 24

Action Taken 26%

Action Planned 26%

Noted 21%

Disputed 26%

Based on 34 classified responses

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Peter Buckle

2015-0425 3 Nov 2015 Norfolk

Wayland Farms Limited

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.

Richard Laco

2015-0411 22 Oct 2015 London Inner (North)

CMF Limited Laing O’Rourke UK & Europe

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

Stephen O’Malley

2015-0363 14 Sep 2015 Liverpool & Wirral

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.

Michael Hanlon

2015-0294 23 Jul 2015 Cumbria

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

Paul Littlewood

Partially Responded

2015-0187 13 May 2015 South Yorkshire (West)

Road Haulage Association Steadplan Ltd Freight Transport Association Ltd

Concerns summary Gantry safety barriers were too low, lacked an intermediate crossbar and toe-plate, and fall protection at the access ladder was inadequate, creating significant fall risks.

Richard Turner

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0513 25 Nov 2014 Norfolk

FALCON CRANE HIRE LIMITED

Concerns summary Employees developed complacency regarding health and safety due to routine work, exacerbated by a lack of standard procedures to remind them of lifting plans, risks, and infrequent safety briefings.

John Wright

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0494 13 Nov 2014 Nottinghamshire

Office of the Rail Regulator Network Rail Rail Accident Investigation Branch +1 more

Concerns summary Trackside maintenance crews required frequent reminders for vigilance and comprehensive briefings on train routes and safe work methods. There was also a concern about balancing hearing protection with the ability to hear oncoming trains.

Myra Goldman

Partially Responded

2014-0490 10 Nov 2014 Manchester (North)

Spaces and Places Limited British Standards Institute Health and Safety Executive

Concerns 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.

Shaun Maslin

Partially Responded

2014-0277 19 Jun 2014 Surrey

Department of Business Chief Executive of the Energy and Utili… Innovations and Skills

Concerns summary There are no specific qualifications for pressure testing gas pipelines and a lack of national requirements for regular retraining and re-testing of gas industry operatives.

Kevin Pearson

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0086 3 Mar 2014 North Lincolnshire & Grimsby

John Somerscales Ltd

Concerns summary The company potentially failed to ensure full compliance with health and safety guidance for drivers and verify their understanding of critical instructions for specialized activities.

Dimitar Shtarbov

Historic (No Identified Response)

2013-0178 8 Aug 2013 South Lincolnshire

East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissionin… South Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioni…

Concerns summary Seasonal agricultural workers lacked awareness of and access to GP and emergency services in the UK. Many also self-medicated with prescription-only medicines obtained from their home countries.

Alan Smith

Historic (No Identified Response)

2013-0173 5 Aug 2013 North Wales (East & Central)

Carrington Doors

Concerns summary A co-worker lacked specific training for working at height, and generic risk assessment forms and method statements were not routinely used by employees.