Silicosis: Concerns raised for migrant workers in stonemasonry industry
Concerns have been raised for the safety of migrant workers who work in the stonemasonry industry after figures show that some are being exposed to toxic materials without protection. The warning comes as Kevin Bampton, the chief executive of the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), said there were fears over workers being exposed to toxic silica dust when…
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Infected Blood Scandal: Inquiry into ‘biggest NHS treatment disaster in history’ to publish findings
A public inquiry into the infected blood scandal is due to publish its findings, after being dubbed the ‘biggest treatment disaster in NHS history’. HIV and hepatitis C-infected blood was given to more than 30,000 people in blood transfusions and contaminated blood products for more than two decades. The scandal affected two groups of vulnerable people, who needed blood…
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Company fined £200k after electrical explosion left worker with serious burns
A company has been fined more than £200,000 after an electrical explosion caused a worker to suffer serious burns, a broken arm and fractured ribs. The incident occurred at Copper Hill industrial estate in Lincolnshire in July 2021 when a worker was tasked with moving heavy-duty electrical wires, with a metal crowbar on an…
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Woman dies from work-related illness caused by picking flowers and vegetables
A woman died from a work-related illness caused by picking daffodils and cabbages, an inquest has heard. Rosa Perestrelo, 52, of Reawla Lane, Hayle, was exposed to breathing in irritants in her work picking vegetables and flowers, a respiratory consultant said. At the inquest, Dr Benjamin Soar told the Truro inquest that Ms. Perestrelo…
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Road Traffic Accidents: Sharing the Road with Cyclists
As the weather warms up, cyclists get back on their bikes and enjoy the sunshine. Drivers can become hot-headed with cyclists ‘slowing them down’ or ‘blocking the road’, but in reality, both are welcome to be there. Mis-information and miseducation can also add fuel to the fire, and leave drivers questioning a cyclist’s actions.…
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Breaking the Silence: Maternal Mental Health Month 2024
Motherhood and pregnancy are often portrayed as an exciting time of joy, love and fulfilment. However, the reality for many mothers is far more complex. Every woman faces their own challenges when it comes to pregnancy, and behind the smiles, excitement and warmth, can lie a myriad of struggles and emotions. Mixed with a…
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Yorkshire recycling company fined £1.2m after worker struck by wagon
A Yorkshire metals recycling company has been fined £1.2m after a worker was injured after being struck by a wagon at a processing site. The incident occurred on 10 August 2020 when an employee of CF Booth Limited in Rotherham was walking across the site yard when he was struck by a moving 32-tonne…
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The appointment of Deborah Myerson as the new Director for sister Firm, Oakwood Property Solicitors.
Oakwood Solicitors Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Deborah Myerson as the new Director for sister Firm, Oakwood Property Solicitors. With 30 years of experience as a qualified solicitor, Deborah brings a wealth of expertise in property law, particularly in conveyancing, to her new role. Having spent 26 years specialising in conveyancing,…
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Catholic priest jailed for decade of historic sex abuse against young boys
A Catholic priest has been jailed for a second time, after abusing young boys for more than a decade. Father James Finbar Murphy, who held posts at Sydenham, New Addington, South Croydon and Streatham abused at least 11 boys in his care, aged from just five between 1975 and 1988. He was initially jailed in 2000…
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