Company fined £40,000 after explosion at factory
A chemical factory has been fined following an explosion at its factory in the Scottish Borders. The blast at Rathburn Chemicals in Walkerburn on 10 January 2020 resulted in a laboratory, which was part of the factory, being demolished. According to the Health and Safety Executive, it was likely caused by excessive…
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Former Harrods owner Mohamed al Fayed accused of sexual abuse
The former owner of luxury department store Harrods, has been accused of sexually abusing more than 30 ex-employees whilst they worked for him. Mohamed al Fayed owned the London-based store between 1985 and 2010 after moving over from the middle east. However, former employees have now come forward to speak of the culture of…
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IT failure declared “Critical Incident” as a delay in blood test procedures continue
An NHS Trust, Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) declared the IT problem in its pathology service has meant it could not process blood tests in a “timely fashion”. Consequently, the trust has asked patients to avoid its blood testing service at Nottingham City Hospital, including the Queen’s Medical Centre. However, the NUH has reinforced the fact…
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Balfour Beatty sentenced and fined after worker falls from height
Construction company Balfour Beatty has been sentenced after a 62-year-old worker fell 10 metres to the ground and died during the assembly of a new university facility. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated the fall and prosecuted Balfour Beatty, with the firm fined £285,000 on Monday 16th of September. The incident…
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Former Harrods owner Mohamed al Fayed accused of sexual abuse
The former owner of luxury department store Harrods, has been accused of sexually abusing more than 30 ex-employees whilst they worked for him. Mohamed al Fayed owned the London-based store between 1985 and 2010 after moving over from the middle east. However, former employees have now come forward to speak of the culture of abuse at…
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RAC issues guidance on how to drive in heavy rain
As the winter is upon us, and floods are predicted across the country this weekend, we look at how to drive safely in heavy rain. The RAC has issued guidance, encouraging drivers to make vital checks ahead of setting off, as well as being extra vigilant on the road during the wet weather. Checks…
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Hepatitis B – What You Need To Know
In this article we look at what Hepatitis B is, symptoms, prevention and what to do if you think you have been exposed to the disease at work. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a liver infection, which can be spread through blood, semen, and vaginal fluids. Hepatitis B normally lasts for a few…
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Historic sexual abuse claims
If you have been a victim of historical sexual abuse, you may have suffered physically and psychologically for many years. But even if decades have passed since the abuse took place, it is never too late to seek justice. By pursuing a historical sexual abuse claim, victims can seek compensation for the damages they…
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Oakwood Solicitors Sponsors APF – Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Oakwood Solicitors is proud to sponsor Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) this September for its annual Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. The collaboration is aimed at increasing awareness of pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a debilitating lung disease that affects thousands of people in the UK, and provide support for those diagnosed with the condition. As part…
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