News Category: Warning Signs

• Signs and line of sight

  Make sure you hang your signs where they can be seen from far enough away.21st August 2014 | Warning Signs, Fire Signs

• Why are certain shapes used for certain signs?

  20th August 2014 | Warning Signs, Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH voices support for HSE independence

  Safety organisation welcomes decision to maintain the independence of the HSE.27th June 2014 | Warning Signs

• Caterers fined after gas explosion

  Aberdeenshire firm prosecuted after blast at hotel.26th June 2014 | Warning Signs

• RoSPA highlights measures needed to protect young people

  Safety charity looks at methods of making UK roads safer for under-25s.25th June 2014 | Warning Signs

• Illegal gas fitter caught after putting two households at risk

  Builder illegally carries out gas work, leading to defects and carbon monoxide leaks.17th June 2014 | Warning Signs

• Safety failings cause worker to be hit by falling pipes

  Firm fined after a severe warehouse accident caused an employee to be crushed.10th March 2014 | Warning Signs

• Worker hit by van due to severe safety failings

  A Preston firm has been hit with a major fine after safety failings caused a worker to be hit by a van.7th March 2014 | Warning Signs

• Council fined following employee injury

  An employee of Powys County Council was seriously injured by a large concrete barrier.6th March 2014 | Warning Signs

• Cheshire council in sign spelling blunder

  Road markings outside a school were painted with a spelling mistake.28th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• Employers warned of tree dangers

  IOSH has urged employers to exercise caution around trees due to the storms.27th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• Staff health crucial to employee morale

  Most workers believe their employer does not care about their health and well-being.20th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• Drivers warned not to ignore flood warning signs

  Three drivers had to be rescued after ignoring warning signs.19th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• RoSPA warns to stay safe during the storms

  RoSPA has warned businesses to keep safe during the storms, especially in flood-risk areas.18th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• Workers exposed to asbestos during school window replacement

  A company has been fined after knowingly exposing its workers to asbestos.14th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• HSE to host forestry safety awareness day

  The HSE has scheduled a 'Safety and Health Awareness Day' to protect forestry workers.12th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• Fine for stained glass artist after lead poisoning incident

  A man has been prosecuted after ignoring the warning signs of lead poisoning in his employees.11th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• Installation of flood warning signs delayed due to flood

  Electronic signs have not been installed in Welney because the road has flooded.11th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• Gas fitter left property at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning

  An unregistered gas fitter was prosecuted after a householder raised concerns about dangerous work.10th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• Illegal gas fitter prosecuted after hob catches fire

  A Cornish gas fitter was found to have endangered the safety of others after botching a hob installation.10th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• Firms fined after exposing workers to asbestos

  Three separate firms have been prosecuted after they all failed to spot the warning signs of asbestos.7th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• Firm owner sentenced after employees suffer from lead poisoning

  A man has been prosecuted after failing to protect his employees from lead poisoning.6th February 2014 | Warning Signs

• Contractor prosecuted after HSE inspector spots safety failings

  A chance encounter with a HSE inspector has led to a £10,000 fine for a contractor who ignored safety regulations.28th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Worker falls through roof during unsupervised work

  A young worker fell through a fragile roof due to having no warning of the dangers.27th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Prison for illegal gas fitter

  Darlington man prosecuted after illegally carrying out gas work despite warnings not to.24th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Dorset worker buried alive in accident

  A Dorset firm has been prosecuted after an accident at a construction site.24th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Devon employee injured after vehicle safety issues

  A man was hospitalised due to safety failings that caused him to be hit by a reversing vehicle.22nd January 2014 | Warning Signs

• BBC Watchdog probe leads to prosecution for roofing firm

  A BBC programme has uncovered safety failings at an Oldham roofing firm.21st January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Upholsterers exposed to deadly asbestos for five years

  A company has put its employeesÂ’ lives at risk by allowing them to be exposed to asbestos for five years.20th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Firefighters dispatched to protect public from sign

  High winds have caused a cinema sign in Leicester Square to become a safety hazard.16th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Illegal gas work leads to potentially lethal scenario

  A man has been prosecuted after illegally and poorly carrying out work on gas boilers.16th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• English Heritage accepts Crown Censure

  Organisation accepts first ever censure after safety failings.15th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Asbestos found at school

  A building contractor that found asbestos at a site and ignored it has been prosecuted.14th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Fabric worker injured after being dragged into machine

  A failed locking mechanism caused a worker to have his legs crushed in a fabric machine.13th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• HSE official spots dangerous work

  A man has been fined after his employees were spotted unsafely working at height.10th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Plastics firm prosecuted after sawblade accident

  An employee lost several fingers in an incident that “could have been prevented”.7th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Dockyard employees exposed to radiation

  A tear in some sheeting exposed workers to a small dose of radiation at a Plymouth dockyard.6th January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Northumberland sees successful warning sign campaign

  County has success with initiative to prevent motorcycle accidents.3rd January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Compensation for Scottish teachers falls

  Improved safety in Scottish schools has led to fewer accidents, and fewer claims for compensation.2nd January 2014 | Warning Signs

• Sign loses something in translation

  A Welsh-language sign has raised eyebrows after a translation error obscured its meaning.31st December 2013 | Warning Signs

• Warning signs removed despite pollution mystery

  A Welsh beach has had its warning signs removed despite risk of chemical hazards.27th December 2013 | Warning Signs

• Worker loses leg in avoidable accident

  A firm has been prosecuted after an incident with a tractor left an employee without his left leg.24th December 2013 | Warning Signs

• Workers exposed to asbestos for seven years

  Scottish health board prosecuted after not taking any action to prevent exposure to asbestos.23rd December 2013 | Warning Signs

• Company fined after scaffolding collapse

  A company has been prosecuted after scaffolding collapsed at a shopping centre.17th December 2013 | Warning Signs

• Firm ignored safety risks for years

  Firm fined after 24 employees develop avoidable health issues.17th December 2013 | Warning Signs

• Gas fitter puts family at risk despite warning signs

  A man has been prosecuted after he knowingly exposed three people to a serious risk of injury or death.16th December 2013 | Warning Signs

• HSE releases guidance on dangerous substances

  Updated guidance informs firms of their responsibilities when dealing with dangerous substances in the workplace.10th December 2013 | Warning Signs

• Leisure centre fined after sodium hydroxide burns

  An accident at a leisure centre in Essex left a child with third-degree burns.9th December 2013 | Warning Signs

• Football stadiums warned about pyrotechnic usage

  The increased use of flares and smoke bombs at football matches has caused concerns.5th December 2013 | Warning Signs

• Timber company fined after accident involving unguarded machinery

  An employee has lost three of his fingers in a workplace accident involving a roller conveyor.4th December 2013 | Warning Signs

• Workers injured by acid spray

  A chemical company has been fined after safety failings caused a pipe carrying acid to burst.2nd December 2013 | Warning Signs

• Glasgow company fined after employee injury

  A wood machining company has been fined after an accident left a worker with large splinters in his lower body.28th November 2013 | Warning Signs

• UK motorists ignore warning signs

  A study shows that many UK drivers would ignore a ‘road closed’ sign.28th November 2013 | Warning Signs

• Crane accident leaves firm with hefty fine

  An accident could have been prevented had a firm been aware of crane dangers.27th November 2013 | Health and Safety Signs, Warning Signs

• Firm fined after excavator bucket accident

  A company has been sentenced after safety failings caused a crushing accident.26th November 2013 | Warning Signs

• Verbal warnings not enough to prevent fall through roof

  A worker has been injured falling through a roof, and his employers have been tried.22nd November 2013 | Warning Signs

• Cleaning product safety campaign targets Liverpool

  Successful safety campaign teaches Liverpool parents about the dangers of cleaning products.20th November 2013 | Warning Signs

• Taxi drivers want more road signs

  A survey of London taxi drivers shows that they are keen to put more signs on the road.19th November 2013 | Warning Signs

• Surrey firm fined after hoist accident

  A worker has been seriously injured after a preventable accident14th November 2013 | Health and Safety Signs, Warning Signs

• Appropriate signage could have prevented crash

  A road maintenance firm has been fined after a preventable crash13th November 2013 | Health and Safety Signs, Warning Signs

• Warning signs to be erected after canoe accident

  A weir is to have a new sign erected following a canoe accident12th November 2013 | Warning Signs

• Call for workplace alcohol tests

  Medical experts have recommended alcohol dependency tests for workers11th November 2013 | Warning Signs

• Parents of toddlers targeted by safety campaign

  Birmingham families are warned by RoSPA of cleaning product dangers7th November 2013 | Warning Signs

• Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month starts in Northern Ireland

  Northern Ireland begins its first month-long carbon monoxide awareness campaign6th November 2013 | Warning Signs

• Oldest warning sign found in Turkey

  A wall mural is thought to be the first example of a warning sign4th November 2013 | Warning Signs

• Worker burns lead to council fine

  A council has been fined £35,000 after two workers received electrical burns while carrying out work.30th August 2013 | Warning Signs

• Firm fined over worker chemical exposure

  A company has been prosecuted after a man was exposed to dangerous chemicals over a period of 19 years.22nd August 2013 | Warning Signs

• Locals call for warning signs at Matlock cliff

  Locals have called for warning signs to be brought to the Dales.12th July 2013 | Warning Signs

• New safety signs lead Kent initiative

  New safety signs may be erected in Kent after a task force was set up to determine the effectiveness of several items of "street furniture".27th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• New safety signs set to make Aberystwyth safer

  New safety signs have been erected in Aberystwyth to safeguard pedestrians and road users alike from traffic.26th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• Council fined after worker falls 35 feet

  A council has been fined after a tree worker narrowly avoided death when he fell from the extended arm of a cherry picker.25th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• Road signs lead the way in Dundee traffic clampdown

  New road signs have been erected to curb the number of motorists driving into pedestrian zones in Dundee.18th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• Police appeal launched after road signs are stolen

  The theft of road signs and other equipment to warn motorists about roadworks on the A45 has led to an appeal from Northamptonshire Police.14th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• New safety signs in London suburb will prevent bollard crashes

  New safety signs are to be erected in a London suburb to warn drivers about new bollards that have been installed at a busy junction.13th June 2013 | Warning Signs

• Road signs moved back into place by Plymouth police

  Plymouth police have moved signs back to their original location.23rd April 2013 | Warning Signs

• Safety signs to be erected to warn of high wind in Leeds

  Fears have been raised over high winds at Bridgewater Place in Leeds.29th March 2013 | Warning Signs

• Safety signs erected at Roswell Pits

  Public welfare is being protected through the erection of safety signs at a fishing site in Ely.28th March 2013 | Warning Signs

• Welney Wash Road set to benefit from electronic signs

  Welney Wash Road is set to have an electronic sign fitted.25th March 2013 | Warning Signs

• New sign needed to replace dragon warning

  A warning sign in Surrey advising motorists to look out for dragons has been vandalised and now needs replacing.22nd March 2013 | Warning Signs

• Warning signs installed in Suffolk to slow down drivers

  Warning signs have been fitted in Suffolk to ensure drivers in the area slow down.5th March 2013 | Warning Signs

• Britons call for road signs to be rectified

  Some 76 per cent of British motorists believe that warning signs could be a dangerous distraction, a study has found.18th February 2013 | Warning Signs

• Wigan borough to introduce 20mph speeds

  A 20mph speed limit is to be enforced to improve road safety in Wigan.8th February 2013 | Warning Signs

• Sign graffiti amuses Stoney Stanton drivers

  Drivers in Stoney Stanton have been humoured by a new road sign alteration in the area.6th February 2013 | Warning Signs

• Thieves steal warning signs in Grimsby

  Thieves have stolen warning signs from Kidgate School in Grimsby.25th January 2013 | Warning Signs

• Devon drivers receive ice warning

  Drivers in Devon have been urged to exercise caution as ice affects roads.22nd January 2013 | Warning Signs

• Swindon parish councillor fined after illegal boiler work

  A parish councillor in Swindon has been prosecuted following illegal boiler work.9th January 2013 | Warning Signs

• Chorley healthcare company prosecuted following accident

  Synergy Health has been prosecuted by the HSE after a worker lost part of their thumb.7th January 2013 | Warning Signs

• Councils urged to remove needless road signs

  The transport secretary has called on local authorities to remove unnecessary signs.4th January 2013 | Warning Signs

• Horses seized in Bradford safety project

  A number of horses found roaming Bradford have been seized over the last year.3rd January 2013 | Warning Signs

• Road signs to be introduced at Kinross accident blackspot

  Road signs are to be brought to an accident blackspot in Kinross-shire.20th December 2012 | Warning Signs

• Hampton resident calls for safety action after car crash

  One Hampton resident has urged for action to be taken to ensure lorries can safely pass through the village.19th December 2012 | Warning Signs

• HE Simm introduces safety initiative

  HE Simm has launched the Passport to Work project, which hopes to protect workers across the country from injury.14th December 2012 | Warning Signs

• Fire chief issues warning signs plea

  Warning signs next to a dangerous ford in Berkshire need to be heeded, the local fire chief has urged.3rd December 2012 | Warning Signs

• Drivers advised to take note of flood warning signs

  Motorists in Newmarket have been urged to take notice of warning signs.28th November 2012 | Warning Signs

• Road safety charity calls on motorists to slow down in Preston

  Brake has teamed up with Lea Community Primary School to urge drivers to slow down.21st November 2012 | Warning Signs

• Unnecessary UK road signs to be scrapped in new plans

  Needless road signs across Britain will be scrapped as part of plans from transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin. 14th November 2012 | Warning Signs

• New signs introduced at Stonebridge Island in Solihull

  New road signs are to be brought to Stonebridge Island in Solihull.13th November 2012 | Warning Signs

• Easterton horse riders campaign for road signs

  Horse Riders in Easterton are calling for road signs to boost safety in the village.9th November 2012 | Warning Signs

• Gwynedd Council to install new road signs

  Gwynedd Council is to boost safety in Nant Y Garth with new road signs.8th November 2012 | Warning Signs

• Greenfield driver criticises misleading road signs

  A driver has suggested that Wales motorists have been given speeding tickets for "nothing".2nd November 2012 | Warning Signs