Grenfell
Grenfell Tower fire: US judge allows lawsuit against cladding firm
July 27, 2021
72 people were killed by the horrific fire that engulfed the Grenfell Tower block of flats in North Kensington, West London on Wednesday, 14 June 2017. Read More
Return to work
The health and safety role is changing… again!
July 27, 2021
Rachel Butler, Head of Health, Safety and Risk at Bruntwood, looks back over the last year-and-a-half and explores how her role has changed and how she has adapted to those changes. Read More
in court
Construction company fined after worker falls from domestic garage roof
July 27, 2021
A construction company has been fined for failing to comply with work at height regulations after a worker fell from a garage roof. Read More
Sponsored content
Pedestrian proximity detection systems provide ‘enhanced pedestrian safety technology’
July 27, 2021
The Blaxtair Pedestrian Detection System is said to be revolutionising industrial and commercial workplaces using forklifts and other machinery, making a huge difference in improving workplace safety. Read More
PPE regulations
Changes to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPER)
July 26, 2021
The HSE is consulting on changes to the PPER 1992. The consultation launched on 19 July 2021 and will run for four weeks. Read More
Buildings under 18m no longer require EWS1 forms after independent research finds “no systemic risk of fire in blocks”
July 26, 2021
Following new advice from fire safety experts commissioned by the Secretary of State earlier this year, the Government has set out that EWS1 (External Wall System) Forms should no longer be requested for buildings below 18m. Read More
in court
Fine after maintenance fitter dies in fall from height
July 26, 2021
A forging company has been fined after an employee suffered a fatal injury when he fell from height from a mobile tower scaffold. Read More
burnout and mental health at work
Depression, burnout and how to talk about mental health at work – My story, by Ann Diment
July 23, 2021
Ann Diment is Director of Work Safe and Well, transforming burned out professionals into resilient and compassionate leaders. She wants to smash the stigma of talking about mental health, to empower everyone to start those ‘difficult’ conversations so they can become more confident and creative leaders. Read More
Croydon Tram Crash
Croydon tram crash: Passengers accidentally killed, jury concludes
July 23, 2021
The inquests into deaths of the seven people who were killed in the Croydon tram crash in November 2016 has opened. Read More
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING SAFETY
Figures show agriculture remains the worst performing industrial sector
July 23, 2021
HSE has published a report detailing that agriculture has the worst rate of fatal injuries of all the major industrial sectors. Read More
Coronavirus
Coronavirus advice for employers
July 23, 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that Step 4 of the Roadmap will proceed as planned on Monday 19 July. Read More
in court
Director prosecuted for failing to comply with Enforcement Notices
July 23, 2021
A Director has been fined for failing to comply with Enforcement Notices served to protect the health and safety of workers in his workplace. Read More
