August 7, 2020
The top five most-read articles on SHP this week include: PPE and coronavirus, Firm sentenced after employee suffers finger amputations, Fine after employee is burnt following explosion, Manufacturer fined after an employee died and another worker seriously injured and Mind responds to ‘huge demand’ for information about how to cope with your mental health during coronavirus. Read More
August 7, 2020
The Department for Work and Pensions has appointed Sarah Newton as Chair of the Health and Safety Executive Board. Read More
August 7, 2020
The latest food safety news and prosecutions include an Indian restaurant fined £17k after a rat infestation and a pub landlord admits to being ‘complacent’ in enforcing COVID-19 regulations. Read More
August 6, 2020
The Cabinet Office has issued optional badges that can be used to show that the carrier may have difficulties or concerns in maintaining social distancing. On Friday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson postponed planned easing of lockdown restrictions and mandated face coverings in addition settings. Read More
August 6, 2020
A manufacturer has been sentenced for safety breaches following two separate incidents including the death of an employee and series injuries to a second worker. A number of electrical safety failings were also found. Read More
August 6, 2020
A new smart card identification system for road workers has been launched. The system uses technology to reliably deliver and capture real-time information when and where it is needed. Read More
August 6, 2020
Back for a ninth year, Cycle to Work Day 2020, is encouraging as many people as possible to get out on their bikes on Thursday 6 July, be it to commute to the office, or as part of their daily exercise. Read More
August 5, 2020
Are risk assessments encouraging unsafe behaviours? Tony Roscoe, Head of Consulting Services at Anker & Marsh, looks at human behaviour and whether people take greater risks because a risk assessment has been completed. Read More
August 5, 2020
Everyone has their own unique stories of coronavirus and lockdown. In the latest of his series of ‘lone wolf’ articles, Dr Nick Bell reflects on six implications of the crisis for the self-employed. Read More
August 4, 2020
During a recent panel debate, three experts discussed taking a proactive approach to uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic. In this article, we put some of your unanswered questions from the day to panellists and give you the opportunity to listen back to the session on demand. Read More
August 4, 2020
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that an independent review is to look at coronavirus infections and deaths among the capital's bus workers. Read More
August 4, 2020
A paper making company has been fined after a 22-year-old employee had her fingers crushed, leading to the partial amputation of both her middle and index finger on her left hand. Read More
August 3, 2020
Mental health charity Mind recently held an invite-only digital event, which SHP was proud to host and support. During the event Mind’s President, Stephen Fry, spoke about his own mental health during the coronavirus pandemic and CEO Paul Famer discussed Mind’s work and plans for the future. Read More
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