Winter-related hazards – Protecting your workplace this Christmas
December 1, 2022
With Christmas quickly approaching, wintry weather brings with it a host of related health and safety risks, from slips and trips to electric shocks... Read More
Preparing for winter – Don’t let your business freeze to a halt
December 5, 2019
Arco is warning companies to put the correct measures in place in the wake of what could be one of the coldest winters in Britain for 30 years. 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
5 risks to look out for in chilly workplaces
March 1, 2018
From a building site in the middle of winter to a cold storage facility in the food industry, work can Read More
Construction sites grind to a halt as snow continues
March 1, 2018
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned work on many construction sites has ground to a “halt” as heavy Read More
TUC urges “common sense” worker safety in the snow
February 27, 2018
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged bosses to let staff work from home as heavy snowfall causes disruption across Read More
Snow and ice – the health and safety considerations
February 7, 2017
By Louise Hosking, Director at Hosking Associates Ltd After a mild start to the winter, the cold is finally here, Read More
Skating on thin ice: preparing for winter weather
November 25, 2014
This winter, long-range weather forecasters are warning of heavy and persistent snow, freezing gales and sub-zero temperatures in the UK, Read More
