Fire Safety
‘A catalogue of fire risks’ found at Victoria Coach Station
February 27, 2020
London’s Victoria Coach Station has been given a fire enforcement notice after concerns were raised from fire experts that revealed a “catalogue of major fire risks”. Read More
In court
Company director sentenced after ignoring notices
February 27, 2020
The former director of a construction company has received a suspended prison sentence after failing to comply with Prohibition Notices and for carrying out unsafe work at height during roofing work on a new build house. Read More
Safety & Health Expo 2020
Can you guess the names of the inspirational speakers at Safety & Health Expo 2020?
February 26, 2020
The official announcement of the inspirational speakers at Safety & Health Expo 2020 is happening next week. This video contains some clues to the identities of the famous names, but can you guess who they are? Read More
Coronavirus
Coronavirus advice for employers
February 26, 2020
The UK government has declared coronavirus a “serious and imminent threat” to public health, as it announced new powers to fight its spread. Under the measures, people can now be forcibly quarantined and will not be free to leave. Read More
news
ECHA launches database to track harmful chemicals in products
February 26, 2020
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), has launched SCIP database, where companies can now find products containing Candidate List substances of very high concern. Read More
In court
Workers exposed to dermatitis risk
February 26, 2020
An engineering company has been fined for failing to control the risk of its employees developing dermatitis following exposure to metalworking fluid. Read More
coronavirus
Washing hands can reduce the spread of coronavirus at airports, according to a study
February 25, 2020
The spread of the coronavirus can be reduced by 37% by improving hand hygiene at airports, according to a new study by the Society for Risk Analysis. Read More
safety culture
Growing safety engagement in your workplace
February 25, 2020
What is safety culture, and whose job is it to change it? If it’s not just a feeling, but about people doing the right thing, is behaviour-based safety the answer? And does all of this just mean more work for safety professionals? Read More
In court
Worker suffered serious crush injuries
February 25, 2020
A construction company has been fined after a worker was injured when a water pump set weighing over 700kg fell on him at a construction site. Read More
Workplace fatalities
Industry measures to reduce workplace fatalities in the UK
February 24, 2020
Recent statistics show an increasing rate of deaths in the workplace, between 2018/19 in the UK. 147 deaths were reported to enforcing authorities, urging companies and government bodies to do more in preventing workplace fatalities. Read More
workplace safety
Six tips to improve workplace safety
February 24, 2020
Whether your premises is an office, a warehouse, a shop, or anywhere, it is important to practice good safety in the workplace. Read More
in court
Car retailer exposed worker to asthma risk
February 24, 2020
A car retailer operating across the South East of England has been fined after a car bodywork sprayer developed occupational asthma. Read More
