Flexible workplace
Your guide to flexible working: Examples, benefits and challenges
September 18, 2019
Jenna Kamal from Facilities Show spoke to experts about what their take is on flexible working, challenges they faced and what’s worked well for them. Read More
in court
Companies fined after worker fell through roof
September 18, 2019
P.D.R. Construction Ltd and Metcalfe Roofing & Building Services ltd, fined after a worker fell through a fragile mesh roof whilst carrying out work at height. Read More
Safety Bytes
Legal update: Corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter
September 17, 2019
Kizzy Augustin, Partner at Russell-Cooke Solicitors, discusses the legislation surrounding Corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter, why we are seeing penalties increasing and she talks through some recent example cases. Read More
Gas Safety (Onshore): Employee Factsheet
September 17, 2019
Working with gas, or on something that could release gas or affect the ventilation of a gas appliance or ignite gas, is high risk. Risk assessment, control measures and the use of competent people is essential. Read More
In court
Roofing partners fined for height risks
September 17, 2019
Both partners of a roofing company have been sentenced for unsafe work on a Bowls Club in Salisbury. Read More
'Mock trial' event
London Health & Safety Group to host ‘mock trial’ event next week
September 16, 2019
Enhance your understanding of health & safety and fire safety incidents and what can go wrong for duty holders in the event of a fire. Read More
News
New Chief Executive for Considerate Constructors Scheme
September 16, 2019
Amanda Long has officially joined The Considerate Constructors Scheme, as Chief Executive on 16 September 2019. Read More
Grenfell
Grenfell Tower block tragedy
September 16, 2019
72 people were killed by the horrific fire that engulfed the Grenfell Tower block of flats in North Kensington, West London on Wednesday, 14 June 2017. Read More
Gas safety
Maintaining a gas safe workplace
September 16, 2019
Natural gas and liquid petroleum gas are commonly used as fuels for heating, cooking, cutting, welding and often in the processing of products. While the majority of us will use gas in some form every day of our personal and professional lives, far too many are unaware of how dangerous it can be if not handled correctly. Read More
In court
Gas dangers revealed at caravan site
September 16, 2019
Static caravan site Manager sentenced for failing to have gas appliances properly maintained and inspected and for failing to safely store Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinders. Read More
In court
Top 5 most read in August 2019
September 13, 2019
Top 5 most reaf articles in August 2019 includes a £1m fine for Clancy Docwra after a worker was killed, and a six-month imprisonment sentence after an engineer committed fraud. Read More
In court
BP fined £400k after Shetland oil leak
September 13, 2019
BP Exploration Operating Company Limited has been fined for spilling almost four tonnes of crude oil at the Sullom Voe Terminal, Mossbank, Shetland. Read More
