UK fire services face 46% increase in Lithium-ion battery fires
May 30, 2024
New research reveals UK fire services attended 46% more fires linked to Lithium-ion batteries in 2023 compared to the previous year. Read More
Don’t slip up
September 6, 2023
September is 'Sliptember', a month-long campaign to raise awareness around slip safety. Its founder, Christian Harris, tells SHP his reasons for launching the initiative. Read More
Furniture retailer fined for insurance breach
October 20, 2022
A Bedford furniture retailer has been fined for not having the right insurance. Read More
International Workers’ Memorial Day: ‘Construction employers must insure workers – or be removed from sites’
April 28, 2022
Construction union Unite is demanding that leading construction clients and principal contractors ensure that all workers on their projects are fully protected by death and injury insurance – or be removed from sites. Read More
Another insurance breach leads to fine
September 12, 2018
The HSE has reported on the second breach of employers’ liability insurance in as many days, detailing the case of a car wash company which has been fined after failing to produce a certificate. Read More
Firm fined after breaching insurance laws
September 11, 2018
HSE hearing said: “Employers carrying out a business in the United Kingdom must have Employers’ liability insurance in place. Should an incident have occurred at the premises the failure to have insurance would mean that employees may not get any compensation for any injuries or ill-health attributable to their work.” Read More
‘Millennials don’t see the value of private healthcare’
August 4, 2018
Millennials may be missing out on significant benefits associated with private medical insurance (PMI), as their youth can make them feel invincible and they opt for other benefits, according to The Health Insurance Group. Read More
New liability insurance cover launched for self-employed
July 12, 2018
A new pay-as-you-go public liability insurance cover has been launched for Britain’s 5 million freelancers and self-employed. Read More
Are you sure your insurance company will pay your claim?
May 18, 2017
If you’re starting a new business or are just beginning to recruit staff; health and safety can appear to be Read More
Claims: A health, safety and risk management issue
August 24, 2016
Michael Abbott, ACII Chartered Insurer an insurance claims consultant at MA Claims Support Limited, looks at how a liability claims Read More
