WAREHOUSE SAFETY
Warehouse safety: How to select pedestrian barriers for effective protection
May 25, 2022
Choosing the right pedestrian barriers not only improves safety but also supports operational performance for warehouse operators looking to mitigate risk, says Paul Roehricht, UK Strategic Account Manager at Brandsafe. Read More
Safety & health PODCAST
When SHP met Louis Theroux…
May 25, 2022
Hear Louis Theroux’s thoughts on communicating effectively, working in hostile, health and health and wellbeing. Read More
HEALTH AND SAFETY… DIFFERENTLY
Formula 1 – Another simple but this time positive case study
May 24, 2022
In his latest blog, Tim Marsh discusses how a simple change to the way risk is managed, can produce positive outcomes. Read More
RAIB to investigate overspeeding incident at Peterborough station
May 24, 2022
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is investigating an incident involving a train passing over three sets of points at the north end of Peterborough station at a speed of 75mph (121km/h). Read More
Safe digging
2021 Pipeline Infringement Report highlights data as key influencer in protecting industry
May 23, 2022
In 2021, there were 314 incidents of workers operating too close to pipelines, presenting a significant health and safety risk to those involved. Of the 314 incidents, 12% came from utilities excavation, an 11% increase on the previous year, according to Linewatch. Read More
In court
VolkerRail fined £550,000 after regulator finds health and safety failings
May 23, 2022
VolkerRail Ltd. has been fined £550,000 after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 after an investigation and prosecution by industry regulator the Office of Rail and Road. Read More
Inspirational speaker
‘There is a need for a common-sense approach to tackling risk’, says film-maker Louis Theroux
May 20, 2022
Documentary maker, producer and writer Louis Theroux is well known for his relaxed interview style but on the final day of Safety & Health Expo 2022 the tables were turned as he sat down with SHP Editor, Ian Hart in front of a packed Keynote Theatre crowd. Read More
SHP meets
‘Show employees that you truly care, it’s so much easier to build a rapport with people and get to the root of any challenges that might exist within their work,’ SHP meets Dave McPherson
May 20, 2022
Dave McPherson, SHP's Trailblazer in Health & Safety, shares what inspired him to pursue a career in the profession, how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted his role, and what advice he would give to people in the early stages of a career in health and safety. Read More
Network Rail fined £1.4m after ORR prosecution following life-changing injuries to employee
May 20, 2022
Network Rail has been fined £1.4 million for a health and safety breach after an investigation by the Office of Rail and Road. Read More
Webinar
Webinar: Changing culture with data
May 20, 2022
Join this webinar on June 28, to learn how to store EHS-related data and turn it into understandable and actionable insights. Read More
culture and behaviours
At the pointy end: Talking people, law, health & safety
May 19, 2022
SHP caught up with Tim Marsh and Laura Thomas, ahead of an event they are hosting in July, which will discuss the practical importance of a positive, proactive and holistic health & safety culture. Read More
Safety & Health Expo 2022
What’s on today at Safety & Expo 2022?
May 19, 2022
Safety & Health Expo opened its doors for 2022 yesterday at London’s ExCeL. Here, we take a look at what visitors can expect from the Keynote and Operational Excellence Theatre’s on day 3 of the event… Read More
