Workers facing uncertain future coupled with health and safety risks, new IOSH report says
April 15, 2024
The survey reveals struggles of platform workers in the gig economy as a result of unpredictable income and irregular working patterns. Read More
Safe breaks: How to protect workers when they’re not working
April 3, 2024
Dakota Murphey explores strategies for the physical safety, comfort and mental health of employees during their ‘at leisure’ time at work. Read More
Company fined after delivery driver suffers brain injury
March 18, 2024
A company has been fined £380,000 after a delivery driver fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury while working at its site in Walsall. Read More
Company and director sentenced after employee crushed to death
March 14, 2024
A company and its director have been sentenced following the death of an employee. Read More
Farming company fined £320k after a man died from fall
February 15, 2024
A company involved in fruit and vegetable production has been fined £320,000 after a man was killed at a site in Burscough. Read More
85% of organisations have no fire risk assessment for Lithium-ion battery devices on site
January 4, 2024
Just 15% of organisations say they have conducted a workplace fire risk assessment to cover the risks posed by devices containing lithium-ion batteries, new research finds. Read More
Company fined after worker spotted on pallet raised by forklift truck
December 22, 2023
A company has been fined £100k after onlookers spotted an employee working from height while standing on a pallet raised by a forklift truck at Ramsgate Harbour. Read More
SHP’s most-read articles of 2023
December 5, 2023
We've gathered the most-read articles over the year including articles on fire safety, an in court analysis and duty of care. Read More
£600k fine for premium yacht maker after worker suffers life changing injuries
December 4, 2023
A premium yacht maker has been charged with a £600,000 fine after one of its workers suffered life changing injuries at its shipyard in Plymouth. Read More
Barcode Warehouse fined £500k after forklift truck death
November 14, 2023
Manufacturing company, Barcode Warehouse Ltd has been fined £500,000 after a man died when a forklift truck overturned. Read More