Director jailed for illegal chemical sales
January 7, 2019
A complaint was raised in 2014 that Abel (UK) Ltd was selling a plant protection product containing Sodium Chlorate, a prohibited substance. Read More
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Assessing hazard competency
November 26, 2018
Simon Walker, Health & Safety Director at Mount Anvil, explains how he has used hazard perception software Hazception to change the way the company assess competency through what the operative sees or doesn’t see. Read More
Firm fined for causing two separate safety incidents
November 21, 2018
Worker's suffered serious burns and sustained serious chest and leg injuries in seperate incidents. Read More
Biological safety breach: Interserve fined over safety issues at animal lab
November 19, 2018
Mains power was lost at the site which includes high containment laboratory facilities required to safely handle high hazard pathogens that are a serious risk to human health and the environment. Read More
Government to tighten safety standards for rented accommodation
October 30, 2018
Housing Minister Heather Wheeler has announced an overhaul of health and safety standards for rental accommodation. Read More
COSHH: Managing hazardous substances and the legal implications
October 22, 2018
Moyna Merrison, Director of COSHH specialists Alcumus, highlights three of the most common mistakes businesses make. Read More
European Week for Safety and Health at Work: Workplaces remain dangerous environments
October 22, 2018
2018 European Week for Safety and Health at Work runs from the 22 – 28 October and will promote the prevention of risks posed by dangerous substances within the workplace. Read More
New EU deal reached to protect workers from exposure to diesel fumes
October 18, 2018
Under the agreement between the European Parliament’s Employment Council and the European Council, diesel fumes will be added to the list of harmful substances. Read More
Changes to workplace exposure limits: EH40 update
October 5, 2018
An outline the EH40 update, providing an understanding of the new workplace exposure limits. Read More
Two dead after suspected gas leak at poultry firm
October 4, 2018
An investigation is underway after two men were found dead in the early hours of Thursday morning at Banham Poultry in Norfolk. Read More