Time to tackle “plague” of work accidents and ill health, says new IOSH President
November 17, 2023
The new President of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is calling on the profession to challenge itself to develop new ways of tackling the “unacceptably high” number of work-related deaths, fatalities and ill health. Read More
UK water sector unites to streamline infrastructure data
November 2, 2023
Stakeholders of the UK water sector gathered at the House of Lords on Monday 25 October to discuss how technology can help negate leaks and improve safety. Read More
Commercial and industrial HVAC systems: Balancing efficiency with safety
November 2, 2023
Shaun Evers, Managing Director of Stonegate, sheds light on the associated risks and the importance of effective gas detection. Read More
Unsafe and potentially dangerous ladders are being sold online – experts have warned
October 27, 2023
Experts have warned that unsafe and potentially dangerous ladders are being sold online after a study found 70% failed to meet minimum safety requirements. Read More
Metalworkers concern over lack of health and safety priorities
October 23, 2023
Metalworkers have expressed their concern about a lack of health and safety priorities in the workplace. Read More
Meat company fined after worker severs fingers
October 11, 2023
A Herefordshire butchers has been fined after a teenage worker severed four fingers while operating machinery that hadn’t been suitably guarded. Read More
‘Epiphenomena doesn’t address the Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) problem’
October 5, 2023
Dom Cooper looks at serious injuries and fatalities (SIF) in the workplace, analysing whether the current OSH approach is working and what the resolution may be instead. Read More
Health concerns and inspections for those who work with metalworking fluids or coolants
October 4, 2023
New health concerns have been raised for people who work with metalworking fluids or coolants. Read More
Stop slips with my top 19 tips
September 27, 2023
September is ‘Sliptember’, a month-long campaign to raise awareness around slip safety. SHP hears from its founder, Christian Harris, on his top tips for preventing slips at work. 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