Housing company fined more than £500k after worker suffers burns
April 26, 2024
A housing company based in Kent has been fined £528,000 after an employee repairing a fence post inadvertently struck an underground cable, suffering burns to his face. Read More
SHP weekly top five
April 26, 2024
This week the articles most read have been: Company fined as worker has leg amputated, Armorer sentenced in fatal shooting incident on film set, Company fined £360k after trapped worker loses life, Company fined after worker crushed to death and EV fleet – are electric cars safe? Read More
Safety Leadership: From virtual safety to real safety
April 25, 2024
Howard Lees CEng, Author and Director of Hollin Consulting, discusses factors that can influence safety leadership. Read More
Hundreds of workplace buildings to be inspected for safety this week
April 25, 2024
Buildings across the country will be checked for RAAC, asbestos and fire-hazards associated with the Grenfell tragedy. Read More
Company fined as worker has leg amputated
April 24, 2024
A company that grows mushrooms has been fined after an employee’s leg became trapped in a machine and was later amputated. Read More
EV fleet – are electric cars safe?
April 24, 2024
EV fleets are becoming mainstream in the UK due to fuel shortages in recent years, fluctuating oil prices and environmental concerns - but are they safe? Read More
Employers urged to respond to climate change and occupational risks as part of national day
April 24, 2024
Employers are being urged to respond to the impact of climate change on occupational safety and health as part of World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Read More
Assaulting a retail worker is to be made a standalone criminal offence – but unions say the new law is too little too late
April 23, 2024
A new law is to be introduced making assaulting a retail worker a standalone criminal offence - but unions say the government action is too little too late. Read More
Aviation company fined after worker death at Heathrow Airport
April 23, 2024
An aviation company has been fined £160,000 after a man was crushed to death at London Heathrow Airport during the unloading of baggage containers from an aircraft. Read More
Gogglebox star George Gilbey died after fall through skylight
April 22, 2024
George Gilbey, a self-employed electrician who appeared on Channel 4’s Gogglebox TV show, died after falling from height at work. Read More