Common Workplace Hazards


Construction company ‘hadn’t learnt lessons’ from fall incident

A construction company has been fined after HSE inspectors found unsafe working at height practises and other unsafe site operations during a routine inspection. Read More

A guide to silica compliance

Did you know that silica dust is the biggest risk to workers after asbestos? In this guide, find out how to ensure that your workplace is silica dust safe. Read More

Understanding the risk of rotational head injury

There is a common misconception that the biggest risk to our heads comes from falling objects, but accident statistics tell a different story, Chris Tidy Technical & Training Specialist at Centurion Safety explains more. Read More

Why engineers must consider human induced vibration

Human footfall can cause vibrations throughout structures and buildings. This article looks at the potential impacts of human induced vibration and how to remedy the risk. Read More

Employee who suffered hearing loss from faulty alarm awarded over £240,000

A woman who required hearing aids after her ears were damaged by a faulty fire alarm at her workplace has been awarded over £241,000 in compensation. Read More

Evaluate your site safety

Safety as a journey, not a destination, is a widely accepted construct. UKMHA Chief Executive and FLTA Director Tim Waples invites you to review that journey and asks: “are you sitting comfortably?” Read More

8 common forklift truck hazards managers should look out for

Forklift training provider Mentor reveals some of the most common areas of bad practice that managers should look out for and promptly stamp out. Read More

HSE updates noise exposure calculator

The HSE’s Noise exposure calculator helps you to estimate and record workers’ exposures to noise and compare them with the exposure action and limit values in the regulations as part of a noise risk assessment. Read More

School fined after member of the public sustains fatal head injury in fall

A school has been fined after a member of public tripped over a retaining wall and sustained a fatal head injury. Read More

Construction company fined for breaching work at height regulations

A construction company has been fined after HSE inspectors found unsafe working at height practises and unsafe crane operations during a routine inspection. Read More


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