Woman left brain damaged after being crushed by electric gate, settles case for €8 million
March 1, 2022
Door & Hardware Federation has urged all companies with responsibilities for the safety of automated gates, including owners, managers, and service providers, to ensure that they fully understand the applicable safety standards and apply them. Read More
Didcot power station collapse: Concerns expressed over lack of conclusion to the investigation
February 22, 2022
Campaigners have joined families of four victims to express concern about a lack of conclusion to an investigation into the collapse of Didcot Power Station boiler house, on 23 February 2016. Read More
Two fake PPE companies shut down
February 11, 2022
Companies fraudulently took £180,000 from COVID-19 financial assistance schemes. Read More
Business committed to keeping people safe wins prestigious award
February 2, 2022
Arco has been awarded the prestigious Investor in Sales Award from the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP). Read More
Customers urged to respect shopworkers by continuing to wear a face covering in store
January 27, 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw has urged customers to continue observe COVID-safe measures, despite the Government ending the mandatory wearing of a face covering in shops in England. Read More
Law relating to building safety in England is changing
January 26, 2022
HSE has continued its work with partners in the public and private sector to develop information that it hopes will form a toolkit for building owners and managers. Read More
Court rules government’s PPE ‘VIP lane’ unlawful
January 12, 2022
The government’s VIP fast-track lane, used for awarding PPE contracts to those with political connections, has been ruled as unlawful by the High Court. Read More
January Blues: SHP’s guide to helping workers beat the winter slump
January 4, 2022
The first few weeks of January are often perceived as a challenging time for the workforce from a mental wellbeing perspective. Read More
HSE publishes annual work-related ill-health, injury and enforcement statistics for 2020/21
December 30, 2021
1.7 million workers suffering from a work-related illness, around half of which were stress, depression or anxiety. Read More
IIRSM appoints Co-Presidents for first time in history
December 8, 2021
The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management has appointed Co-Presidents to lead and represent its global community of risk and safety professionals. Read More