by Russell Worth | Mar 3, 2014 | Accident at Work, News
Two former pharmaceuticals firms in Flintshire have been fined after they exposed staff to dangerous chemicals. Archimica Chemicals admitted to six health and safety charges with Euticals, a firm which took over a site in Sandycroft from Archimica, accepting two...
by Russell Worth | Feb 28, 2014 | News
Medical Negligence Solicitor firm Russell Worth solicitors warns action must be taken as a major study links nurse cutbacks to increased patient death rates in hospitals. (i) Medical Negligence Solicitor Fiona Hedges, of national firm Russell Worth solicitors, has...
by Russell Worth | Feb 28, 2014 | Accident at Work, News
A bakery in Burnley has been fined after one of its workers had the tips of two fingers cut off by a pastry-making machine. Tayyabath Bakery Ltd was fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) last week (20th February 2014) following an investigation by the...
by Russell Worth | Feb 26, 2014 | Accident at Work, Accident Claims, News
Falls from height remain one of the biggest causes of serious workplace injury in the UK, with more than 40 people killed and 4,000 suffering major injuries every year. As part of the Government’s drive to save businesses time and money by eliminating unnecessary red...
by Russell Worth | Feb 25, 2014 | Accident at Work, Accident Claims, News
In a decision which helps to set the boundaries of the employment relationship, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has been found vicariously liable for the negligence of a prison inmate whose carelessness resulted in serious injury to the jail’s catering manager....