in court
Pork pie maker fined £800k after two workers lose fingers
March 28, 2024
A company that specialises in making pork pies has been fined £800,000 after two young workers lost fingers in incidents at two different Nottingham bakeries. Read More
Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Investigation begins as bridge was “up to code”
March 27, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched investigators to the site, while Governor says structure adhered to safety standards. Read More
fire safety
Assessing the risk- Investigating Fire Risk Assessors
March 27, 2024
What happens when a fire risk assessor finds themselves under investigation by the authorities? Hannah Eales from law firm, Kingsley Napley, explores. Read More
Career and development
Insights from the 2024 Health, Safety & Environmental Remuneration Report
March 27, 2024
SHP hears from the HSE Recruitment Network, which recently published The 2024 HSE Remuneration Report, and with it answers common salary queries. Read More
PPE
Thinner and greener – A brief history of protective gloves
March 27, 2024
Hand protection is evolving to meet the needs of a changing workforce and sustainability goals, says Zakir Abdi, Chief Research & Development Officer at Midas Safety. Read More
news
Rebecca Hickman appointed as new RoSPA CEO
March 26, 2024
RoSPA made the announcement today (26 March) following a unanimous vote by its Board, and with the backing of its Directorate Team. Read More
SHP AWARDS
SHP’s Highly Commended Trailblazer, Shonagh Methven: “I am a different kind of health and safety person – I am an activist”
March 26, 2024
A political background is not common in a health and safety practitioner, but Shonagh Methven is doing full circle and taking her fight for equal safety measures for all people right back to the House of Commons. Read More
podcast
Lithium-ion battery fire risks – What you need to know (part three)
March 26, 2024
In the third and final of a three-part mini series, Firechief Global's Matt Humby talks about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. Read More
NEWS
New IOSH study centre aims to support Level 6 Diploma
March 26, 2024
IOSH Academy launches as recognised study centre for IOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management. Read More
SHP Conference review
‘All roads lead to the client’: IOSH Aviation and Aerospace Conference
March 25, 2024
Health and safety professionals from airports, carriers and maintenance firms came together for the event near London Heathrow Airport last month. SHP’s Rhianna Sexton reports from the event. Read More
Why health and safety practitioners must do more when it comes to PPE!
March 25, 2024
Danny Clarke explores strategies to communicate the benefits of suitable PPE and emphasises the importance of involving subject matter experts (HS professionals) in decision-making processes. Read More
in court
Construction firm fined after worker dies from fall
March 25, 2024
A construction company in Kent has been fined after a sub-contractor fell and died from his injuries. Read More