Construction company ‘hadn’t learnt lessons’ from fall incident
April 29, 2021
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
April 27, 2021
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
April 22, 2021
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
April 20, 2021
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
April 20, 2021
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
April 14, 2021
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
April 13, 2021
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
April 13, 2021
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
April 7, 2021
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
April 6, 2021
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