Liverpool NHS trust ordered to take ‘immediate action’ amid growing safety concerns
November 14, 2021
A Liverpool NHS trust has been rated as “requires improvement” by the health service watchdog due to concerns over care and safety. Read More
ESA health and safety report calls to raise standards across waste sector
February 16, 2018
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has launched a new health and safety report looking into the contrasting performance across the industry. Read More
Government moves to protect gig economy worker rights
February 8, 2018
The Government has promised to strengthen the rights of millions of flexible workers in the gig economy. Read More
Croydon tram accident: Risk of overturning on curves “not properly understood”
December 7, 2017
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) found the risk of trams overturning on curves was "not properly understood" by the tramway and there were insufficient safety measures, according to its report into the Croydon tram crash last year. Read More
New report shows the real cost of mental ill health at work
October 26, 2017
A new report published this week by the Department for Work and Pensions and Department of Health, stresses that ‘the Read More
Survey: One in five ‘don’t follow’ H&S protocol following accidents
August 2, 2017
New study shows lack of H&S and fire safety knowledge among 2,000 workers. Read More
Research: health and safety risks of high heels exposed
August 2, 2017
The dangers of wearing high heels in the workplace have been outlined in an Aberdeen University study. Read More
How happy are UK workers compared to those in Europe?
March 10, 2017
With a lot of discussion about the importance of focusing on managing stress at work, you might stop to wonder Read More
Report: “Pilot errors led to Shoreham air crash”
March 3, 2017
Pilot errors and ineffective measures to protect the public led to the deaths of 11 people, after a vintage jet Read More
Construction companies fined for excavation failings
December 14, 2016
Two London based construction companies were prosecuted after a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspection identified serious safety breaches on Read More
