Here is a selection of the latest health and safety news. Just follow the headline for more details... Operator of M & D's theme park sentenced after roller coaster crash injures nine passengers A theme park operator has been fined after nine passengers were injured and taken to hospital when a train on one of their roller coasters derailed and crashed to the ground. Company fined after worker killed by overhead power line strike A company has been fined £400,000 after an employee was killed by an overhead power line strike. Foundry prosecuted after worker severely injured by bench drill A Norfolk-based foundry has been sentenced after a part-time machinist suffered life-changing injuries while drilling holes into aluminium castings. View our full list of news stories  The high winds this week are a reminder of how vital it is to make sure your scaffolding is stable and safe at all times. Our scaffold checklist is a guide for when scaffold design is required. It also covers the level of training and competence those erecting, dismantling, altering, inspecting and supervising scaffolding operations are expected to have obtained. We have plenty more guidance on working from height on our construction microsite, with topics including Assessing work at height, Roof work, Ladders and Fragile surfaces. |  The HSE Accident Book is a valuable document that organisations can use to record accident information. The Accident Book can be used to record details of all work-related accidents including injuries from accidents at work that employers must report under RIDDOR. Our latest version takes into consideration the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and you can get your copy by visiting the HSE Books website here. |  It is British Science Week and HSE has launched its Annual Science Review. This year's review focuses on the science, engineering and analysis that supports HSE's role as a regulator. The review also looks at the engineering and analysis work used in supporting our policy and regulatory activities, as well as showing how we have supported other parts of Government and commercial clients. You can visit our website to download the review. | | 
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