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6th November 2025

Construction company fined after child injured by falling cast iron soil pipe

A construction company and its director have been fined after being found guilty of safety breaches that resulted in a five-year-old child being injured by a falling cast iron pipe and convicted for failing to assess a foreseeable risk properly.

14th October 2025

Site supervisor fined after asbestos breach at school

A construction site supervisor has been fined after his actions led to staff and pupils at a primary school being exposed to asbestos fibres during refurbishment work.

16th September 2025

Aegis health and safety update – September 2025

Safety notice on excavators: Use of the safety control lever or isolation devices

5th June 2025

Aegis supports the revitalisation of Blackburn Youth Zone

Aegis is proud to announce the successful completion of our role as principal designer for the £3.1 million remodelling of Blackburn Youth Zone, a vital hub for young people in the heart of the town.

21st May 2025

Aegis delivers quality assurance for net zero-ready media and arts hub

Aegis has completed its role as clerk of works for a major new development at Cardinal Newman College in Preston.

2nd April 2025

Aegis joins Preston Partnership

Aegis has become a member of Preston Partnership, a private sector membership body which is aiming to help Preston realise its potential.

27th February 2025

Council fined after failing to protect workers from vibrating machinery

A case from December 2024, involving Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, highlights the serious risks of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) for workers exposed to vibrating tools.

11th February 2025

Top ten health and safety prosecutions of 2024

In 2024, health and safety prosecutions led to over £17 million in fines across various industries in the UK. These cases highlight the serious consequences of health and safety failures, which continue to cause life-threatening injuries and fatalities.

22nd January 2025

A review of the 2023/24 HSE accident statistics

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its accident and illness statistics for 2023-2024, providing a comprehensive overview of workplace safety in the UK.

The figures reveal critical trends that highlight the importance of effective health and safety practices across various industries.

27th November 2024

Aegis retains Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation

Aegis has once again demonstrated its dedication to safeguarding its clients and operations against cyber threats by successfully retaining both its Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations.

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