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Fine for company after worker fell to his death from church steeple

A specialist construction company has been fined £60,000 after a worker fell to his death from a church steeple in Birmingham. Read More

in court

Company fined £800k after worker dies at wind farm construction site

An engineering company has been fined after a labourer died during the construction of a wind farm on the Shetland Islands. Read More

in court

Council fined after employees exposed to risks from vibrating tools

A worker who repaired potholes was diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), an occupational disease, following repeated exposure to vibration tools. Read More

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MAPA PROFESSIONAL announces the launch of SAFE CHEM, a free tool designed to help professionals choose the right gloves for their specific chemical protection needs. Read More

the dom cooper blog

Exploring behavioural safety criticisms

Can behavioural safety directly reduce accidents at work? Dom Cooper looks at common assumptions and approaches to behaviour-based change. Read More

Fine for MOT testing centre after child crushed by car

An MOT Testing centre in Finsbury Park has been fined £10,000 after a child sustained life changing injuries after being hit by a car and crushed. Read More

news

‘We must look after ourselves to protect others’, says new IOSH President

Health and safety professionals must look after themselves to ensure they protect others, the new IOSH President has said on her focus for this year. Read More

opinion

Will re-elected Donald Trump prove a wolf in sheep’s clothing for US workers?

Dr Ivan Williams Jimenez, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager at IOSH shares his thoughts on US President-elect Donald Trump’s impending term. Read More

sustainability

Preparing for and implementing the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Writing for RoSPA, Dominic Watkins and Nadine Robinson at law firm DWF, explain how the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive will affect businesses. Read More

IN COURT

Fine for Kent timber firm after worker loses three fingers

A company has been fined after an employee had three fingers severed by a panel saw at work. Read More