Fire safety
Cash-strapped councils balk at multimillion-pound fire-safety upgrades as govt rules out funding
August 23, 2017
Local Government Association has said that local councils cannot afford the substantial fire-safety upgrades. Read More
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Transport safety
Breastfeeding mother refused entry to bus for ‘health and safety reasons’
August 23, 2017
Health and safety used as an excuse for a breastfeeding mother being turned away from a bus. Read More
In-court
Firm ‘unfamiliar’ with current scaffolding safety systems fined £26k
August 23, 2017
A worker who fell from scaffolding suffered life changing injuries, including the loss of sight in one eye. Read More
Dehydration has “same effects as drink-driving”
August 22, 2017
Research reveals 67% of UK drivers fail to recognise major symptoms of dehydration. Read More
Feature
Great British Bake Off: How safe is baking?
August 22, 2017
One of the new Great British Bake Off contestants is a health and safety inspector. So SHP asked: how safe is baking? Read More
In-court
£40k fine following gas cylinder explosion
August 22, 2017
Worker left with life-changing leg injuries. Read More
Mental health
Grenfell: Fire chief sought counselling following disaster
August 21, 2017
Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade has revealed she sought help following Grenfell Tower disaster. Read More
In-court
Company fined £20k after worker dies from burn injuries
August 21, 2017
Employer fined after man suffered extensive burns while cleaning a spray booth. Read More
Mental health
Mental Health: Developing a Deeper Understanding
August 21, 2017
Dave Lee sets out his vision for wellbeing in the workplace. Read More
Feature
Noise-induced hearing loss: How can you monitor your workforce?
August 21, 2017
Following the situation with Big Ben and the debate over acceptable noise levels, Tim Turney of Casella assesses noise-induced hearing loss. Read More
Fire safety
Access hatches: all you need to know
August 21, 2017
The importance of access hatches and ventilation systems for fire safety. Read More
In-court
Worker burns caused by fire from highly flammable liquid
August 18, 2017
A paper coating company has been fined after a worker was burnt following a machinery fire. Read More
Feature
Cruise control: How safe is the film industry?
August 18, 2017
Following a death on the set of Deadpool 2, and Tom Cruise breaking bones during a stunt, SHP asks: just how safe is the film industry? Read More
Feature
My Hands Matter: Speaking out about Occupational Skin Disorders
August 18, 2017
The importance of getting industrial workers to speak out about the health of their skin. Read More
Blog
Angela Asks…Dan Joyce from SafetyCulture
August 18, 2017
The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) software market seems to be on the up and I was keen to discover more. Read More
ISO45001: BSI issues draft guidance on applying international standard
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In-court
£200k fine following fall death
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Noise
UPDATE: HSE respond to calls for review of Big Ben silence
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Grenfell Tower
IOSH: Grenfell inquiry must be fire safety ‘watershed’
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HSE warns farmers to ‘manage risk’ following boy’s leg amputation case
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Feature
Safety culture: How to engage your workforce and inspire behavioural change
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In-court
Worker died after falling from height
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Is it right to silence Big Ben for workers’ hearing?
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