The Health and Safety Division of the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service was recently involved in the prosecution of a cargo handling company after its health and safety failings led to a worker sustaining serious injuries.

Changes to the Discount Rate applied to personal injury compensation payments in England and Wales have been announced by the Lord Chancellor.

Many companies are still failing to comply with the strict rules and regulations that govern the handling of asbestos and as a result are putting the health and wellbeing of their employees at serious risk.