Hundreds of workplace buildings to be inspected for safety this week
April 25, 2024
Buildings across the country will be checked for RAAC, asbestos and fire-hazards associated with the Grenfell tragedy. Read More
Company fined as worker has leg amputated
April 24, 2024
A company that grows mushrooms has been fined after an employee’s leg became trapped in a machine and was later amputated. Read More
EV fleet – are electric cars safe?
April 24, 2024
EV fleets are becoming mainstream in the UK due to fuel shortages in recent years, fluctuating oil prices and environmental concerns - but are they safe? Read More
Employers urged to respond to climate change and occupational risks as part of national day
April 24, 2024
Employers are being urged to respond to the impact of climate change on occupational safety and health as part of World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Read More
Assaulting a retail worker is to be made a standalone criminal offence – but unions say the new law is too little too late
April 23, 2024
A new law is to be introduced making assaulting a retail worker a standalone criminal offence - but unions say the government action is too little too late. Read More
Aviation company fined after worker death at Heathrow Airport
April 23, 2024
An aviation company has been fined £160,000 after a man was crushed to death at London Heathrow Airport during the unloading of baggage containers from an aircraft. Read More
Gogglebox star George Gilbey died after fall through skylight
April 22, 2024
George Gilbey, a self-employed electrician who appeared on Channel 4’s Gogglebox TV show, died after falling from height at work. Read More
Inclusivity in PPE: The manufacturer’s perspective
April 22, 2024
Ian Kelsall at Dräger Safety UK, shares his view on overlooked areas of face protection fit, which, if not considered, can have adverse effects on the level of safety for the wearer. Read More
Tobacco firm fined £32,000 following machinery failures
April 22, 2024
An Ipswich-based tobacco manufacturer has been fined £32,000 after failing to put measures in place to prevent access to the rotating blades of a ribbon blade mixer. Read More
Indian manufacturing plant scoops fall prevention award
April 19, 2024
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents crowned L'Oréal Pune, based in India, its winner of its Fall Prevention Trophy. Read More
