Workplace Hazards


Time to tackle “plague” of work accidents and ill health, says new IOSH President

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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 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 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



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