http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/family-welcome-corporate-manslaughter-conviction-8432646

This case was heard by magistrates today. This follows an incident whereby a member of staff lost his right hand in an unguarded mincing machine. The magistrates decided that they had insufficient powers to deal with the case and it has been bumped up to the crown court for sentencing. The HSW S2 offence will now be heard on the 16 Feb 2015
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/aston-shop-workers-hand-amputated-8431587?ICID=FB-Birm-main

Great day in Chelmsford training officers from the south east on how to liaise with the bereaved. Some really good questions raised by delegates. Thanks for your efforts!

Ten significant global incidents

Looking forward to meeting officers from the south west region to deliver this training.

http://www.shponline.co.uk/safety-target-zero-harm/

Bottom line is zero harm is quite damaging to health and safety regulation because it is not achievable.  We need to focus on reality rather than headlines

Upping the ante

Challenging a prohibition notice

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-28443359

Just on way to Birmingham magistrates to hear this case. Member of staff in a small shop lost his fingers in an unguarded mincing machine. The injuries were so severe that he had his hand amputated.