No effective design or planning to eliminate risks from dust at some UK construction sites, HSE campaign finds
October 5, 2023
Some UK construction sites have no effective design or planning to eliminate risks from dust and the hierarchy of controls is simply not considered at all, says the regulator. Read More
Health concerns and inspections for those who work with metalworking fluids or coolants
October 4, 2023
New health concerns have been raised for people who work with metalworking fluids or coolants. Read More
Woodworking businesses targeted on HSE inspections to tackle occupational lung disease
June 6, 2023
Many woodworking businesses are 'endangering workers’ lives' by not implementing measures required to prevent or control exposure to wood dust says the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Read More
Steps made to increase awareness and support for endometriosis in the workplace
March 30, 2023
Employers are being urged to consider how they can improve their understanding and support for staff suffering with endometriosis. Read More
Exploring Britain’s national work-related mental health statistics
February 13, 2023
SHP hears from Dominic Cooper, who examines work-related mental health statistics and its implications. Read More
A third of employers fail to measure the impact of sickness on their business, research shows
January 27, 2023
A third of employers are failing to record the impact sickness absence has on their business, research has shown. Read More
QATAR 2022 – Migrant worker “abuses remain rife” ahead of World Cup
November 17, 2022
In its pre-tournament briefing on migrant workers' conditions, Amnesty International says "that abuses remain rife across the country" and is calling for FIFA and Qatar to go further in protecting workers from exploitation. Read More
Ventilation testing company fined for putting hundreds at risk
November 15, 2022
A company that tests ventilation systems has been fined for putting hundreds of workers at risk of serious lung diseases. Read More
Managing asbestos and its risks
October 28, 2022
SHP hears from Adam Clarke, Managing Director of Praxis42 Consulting on the different types of Asbestos and managing the safety risks that come with it. Read More
Campaign launched by HSE to combat serious aches, pains and strains in construction
September 28, 2022
Experts at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are warning construction workers are picking up injuries and conditions that can stop them working and leave them struggling to stand, walk, or sit down. Read More