February 26, 2021
In episode 8 of the Safety & Health Podcast, we hear from Gill Kernick about the pressing need to improve building safety culture post-Grenfell. We then look ahead to 2021 with some news from the Women in Safety & Health Network, plus hear an update on the One Percent Safer Foundation. Read More
February 26, 2021
A report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has found that the London Fire Brigade still has more work to do to fully address its failings from the Grenfell Tower fire. Read More
February 26, 2021
Safety and health professionals’ capabilities are being scrutinised more closely than ever. So how do you evaluate the skills which are most important to your organisation and, ultimately, the success of the health and safety team? Read More
February 26, 2021
This week the articles most read on SHP have been: Rule following and risk perception, Coronavirus advice for employers, Suspended prison sentence for pub landlord over unsafe inflatable play equipment, PPE and coronavirus and What health and safety can learn from the book ‘How Spies Think’? Read More
February 25, 2021
In its next webinar, which takes place from 13:00 GMT on Wednesday 10 March 2021, Barbour EHS will be focussing The Fire Safety Bill, The Building Safety Bill and The Environment Bill. Read More
February 25, 2021
The Fire Safety Bill has recently passed through the House of Commons, following amendments tabled from the House of Lords which were defeated in a Commons vote on Wednesday 24 February. Read More
February 25, 2021
Chairman Lawrence Waterman recognises the challenges faced by the Government, but says there are some ‘obvious steps’ that can be taken to help control the virus and protect workers. Read More
February 25, 2021
Uncertainty is often an unavoidable factor in making decisions when it comes to safety management. Read More
February 24, 2021
A report in the Independent has highlighted that there has not been a single case of influenza detected by Public Health England so far in 2021. Read More
February 24, 2021
A Clevedon pub landlord whose health and safety failings caused a boy to suffer serious head injuries has been given a suspended prison sentence. Read More
February 23, 2021
Gareth Rondel, Environmental and Sustainability Lead at CHAS, considers whether 2021 could be a pivotal year in the construction industry's efforts to reduce its environmental impact. Read More
February 23, 2021
The Government has Government published a four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and provide a route back to a more normal way of life. Addressing the nation in a Downing Street Press Conference on Tuesday 23 February, PM Boris Johnson said that each step will be assessed against four tests before restrictions ease. Read More
February 23, 2021
The HSE has released a bespoke mobile app, designed to help organisations understand the law, their health and safety rights, and their responsibilities. Read More
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