Charity issues ‘wake-up call’ to help older workforce
March 15, 2019
A new report warns the number of number of people aged 65 and over is set to grow by more than 40% in the next two decades, and top 17 million by 2036. Read More
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SHP weekly top five
March 15, 2019
SHP's most read articles from the past week: 3D printer safety, exoskeleton vests, M & D’s Theme Park fine, Storm Gareth scaffolding warning, Changing young minds to construction, and much more... Read More
Evac+Chair International appoints new Technical Director
March 12, 2019
Stephen Ellis aims to drive quality and innovation in the company’s life-saving products. Read More
Law firm hires former HM Inspector of health and safety
February 28, 2019
The North East law firm Law At Work has hired a former HM Inspector of Health and Safety to boost its work in the sector. Read More
Kier Highways appoints Head of Safety, Health and Environment
February 14, 2019
The Kier Group has appointed Steve Crofts as the Head of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) for its Kier Highways division. Read More
Gig economy: Hermes couriers to be offered holiday pay
February 5, 2019
Couriers working for the delivery firm Hermes are to be offered holiday pay, as part of a deal struck with the GMB trade union. Read More
PM awards ‘outstanding’ cancer fundraiser on World Cancer Day
February 4, 2019
SHP contributor Paul Verrico, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland was honoured by the Prime Minister today, World Cancer Day, in recognition of his volunteer work as founder of the charity Team Verrico. Read More
World Cancer Day – a look at occupational cancer
February 4, 2019
What is World Cancer Day? World Cancer Day is a truly global event taking place every year on 4 February, Read More
Health and safety professional development dashboard updated
February 1, 2019
Acre Frameworks has updated its Frameworks Dashboard, which aims to help health and safety professionals develop their careers. Read More
Beth Tweddle: Olympic gymnast launches legal action over reality show injuries
January 31, 2019
Olympic Bronze medallist, Beth Tweddle MBE, has issued legal proceedings against the makers of the The Jump after suffering injuries, which forced her to pull out of the celebrity ski-jumping show. Read More