‘80% of telescopic ladders sold online fail safety regulations’
June 30, 2022
New research by the Ladder Association has raised serious concerns that unsafe and potentially dangerous ladders are being sold to unsuspecting consumers in the UK. Many of these ladders appear fit for purpose and some are even reported to display fake labelling, giving customers false assurance. Read More
Mitigating work-related ill health through effective COSHH compliance
June 28, 2022
In this webinar, on Wednesday 6th July, the panel will discuss best practice and how to mitigate risk through effective COSHH compliance. Read More
How to keep your people healthy when using display screen equipment?
June 23, 2022
Despite being one of the lower risk activities in the workplace and having technology available to us, the use of display screen equipment is not always well managed. With more people working from home, now is time to engage and help support their health and wellbeing. Read More
Demolition company fined after fall from height fatality
June 23, 2022
A dismantling and demolition company has been fined after a worker fell 30 feet to his death when part of a pipe bridge platform gave way. Read More
Croydon tram crash: TfL admits to failings over fatal derailment
June 22, 2022
Transport for London (TfL) has indicated it will plead guilty to health and safety failings over the Croydon tram crash, which killed seven people, in November 2016. Read More
Workplace injury: What does this mean for employers in Ireland?
June 17, 2022
Under health and safety legislation, every employer has a duty of care to their employees and self-employed people working for the business to provide a safe work environment. But accidents still happen... Read More
National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of operator training
June 14, 2022
As part of its continuing commitment to raising safety standards across the material handling sector, UKMHA is once again championing the cause of National Forklift Safety Day. Read More
Manufacturing company fined after contractor injured in a fall from height
June 13, 2022
A manufacturing company has been fined after a contractor sustained injuries whilst working on the top of a machine. Read More
Sun safety – Outdoor workers at risk of the ‘invisible killer’
June 10, 2022
As occupational skin cancer cases increase, safety experts warn employers of the risks of UV radiation, as two out of three workers are unaware of risks. Read More
New safety-focused angle grinder launched at Safety & Health Expo
June 10, 2022
FEIN unveiled a new high-safety angle grinder at this year’s Safety & Health Expo, designed to 'reduce accidents in the construction sector'. SHP reports on the launch... Read More