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Dyson’s £1.2m fine, London Underground’s failed appeal, the imprisonment of a roofing boss and budget retailer’s B&M’s safety failings are among the most read stories this month.

Dyson lands £1.2m fine after worker escapes more serious injuries

London Underground safety rep received detrimental treatment, tribunal warns

Four months in jail for roofing boss after worker fall

Haulage firm liable after engineer injured in oxygen cylinder explosion

Budget retailer B&M hit with £1m fine over electrocution

 

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