Wearable technology
IBM wearable technology safety partnerships announced
February 19, 2019
IBM has announced a series of partnerships to develop wearable technology which will improve worker safety in hazardous environments. Read More
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Resources
Manual Handling in the Workplace: Employee Factsheet
Driving at work: Director’s Briefing
Understanding contractor risk in the construction industry
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Safety & Health Expo 2020
Safety & Health Expo moves forward in 2020
February 19, 2019
Safety & Health Expo has announced a move in dateline from June to May, taking effect from 2020. Taking place across three days, 19-21 May, 2020, the new Safety & Health Expo date is a decision made in collaboration with the wider profession. Read More
Bullying
New project to investigate bullying in charities
February 19, 2019
The Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) has teamed up with the Centre for Mental Health to investigate bullying in the third sector. Read More
In Court
Care home fine: 60k fine after resident dies in stairway fall
February 19, 2019
A family-run care home has been sentenced after a resident fell down a set of stairs and later died as a result. Read More
In court
Poultry processing company fined after worker seriously injured by forklift truck
February 18, 2019
A poultry-processing company has been fined after a yardman had his leg amputated when he was hit by a forklift truck. Read More
Fire protection
Sprinklers must be made mandatory for all residential new-builds, says LFB
February 18, 2019
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is urging the government to make the installation of sprinklers mandatory on all new-build residential developments – whatever their height. Read More
Manual Handling
Manual Handling in the Workplace: Employee Factsheet
February 18, 2019
Manual handling is one of the biggest causes of accidents at work. Read More
Fire Protection
Fire protection guidelines issued for automated warehouses
February 18, 2019
Fire protection guidance for warehouses staffed by robots has been published by property insurer FM Global. Read More
In Court
Employee crushed to death by bus
February 18, 2019
David Nelson was working beneath a single decker bus in a vehicle inspection pit when it fell and crushed him to death. Read More
Workplace violence
Protecting shop workers from threats and violence
February 15, 2019
There are signs that a growing number of shopkeepers and others working in retail are facing assaults and threats from customers. Read More
In Court
Scaffolding firm fined after collapse at school
February 15, 2019
A scaffolding company has been fined after scaffolding it had erected collapsed onto a neighbouring primary school. Read More
COSHH
Mild steel welding fume reclassified as a human carcinogen
February 15, 2019
Mary Cameron, Occupational Hygiene Team Leader at SOCOTEC, gives an overview of the changes and why control measures are fundamental to protecting employee health and safety. Read More
Bouncy Castle
Council highlights health and safety risks from bouncy castles
February 15, 2019
A council in Scotland has warned bouncy castle and inflatable play equipment suppliers to be aware of revised Health and Read More
SHP Top 5
SHP weekly top five
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looking outside in
HS2 to host Birmingham Women in Health and Safety event
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Webinar
Webinar: What is the future for the Health & Safety practitioner?
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Stress
Police officers facing extreme stress as austerity cuts bite
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Mind Matters
Mind Matters: Experiencing Bipolar Disorder
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Kier Group
Kier Highways appoints Head of Safety, Health and Environment
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Road safety
Tailgating: Former ‘Stig’ backs motor safety campaign
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Mental Health
How to implement mental health first aid in the workplace
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PPE
Aura Gen3: 3M launches new disposable respirator
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