A Hertfordshire building company has been fined for injuring a woman as she waited for a bus.

Two Nottingham companies have been fined after a worker fell more than nine metres, injuring his back.

HSE Construction inspectors are carrying out an intensive inspection initiative during February and March 2012, focusing on the refurbishment/building site risks that make construction one of Britain’s most dangerous industries – working at height safely, good order on site, and the risks associated with the removal of asbestos.

Three construction companies were fined after a worker helping build Arsenal’s Ashburton Grove stadium was injured so badly, his leg had to be amputated.

HSE has published the annual health and safety statistics for 2010/11.