Catering and leisure

The cinema chain has been prosecuted for ‘a complete lack of risk assessment’ after a man was crushed to death by a faulty reclining chair.

A civil claim for damages was upheld, with a 60% reduction due to the deceased’s contributory negligence.

IOSH and the World Travel and Tourism Council have produced guidance to support organisations in the travel and tourism sector in implementing health and hygiene protocols.

Unions and HSE leaders clashed over the enforcement of COVID guidance at work last week – IOSH magazine was there to report on it.

There is no prospect of payment as the former theme park operator is in administration.

A luxury hotel in Scotland has been prosecuted after a night porter placed ash in a plastic bag, igniting a huge fire that killed two guests.

Scientists put on three music events on the same day to investigate the risks posed by mass inside events during the pandemic

With the events sector due to return on 1 October, we look at how it is preparing

The manager of a nightclub where a man plunged 40ft to his death when he fell over a “low level” barrier has been prosecuted.

A fish and chip shop has been prosecuted after three staff members were burned by hot oil when they decided to change the fat during business hours.