Expert warns farmers unaware of tougher health and safety penalties
An agricultural risk expert fears farmers are risking severe financial repercussions, and even jail, because…
Monthly Archives: December, 2017
Sexual harassment: guidance from Acas
Acas has published guidance for employers and employees outlining what kind of workplace behaviours…
Working at height
SHP has published an eBook about ‘Working at height’ a high risk activity, with falls…
New qualification to help safety and health drive good business
A new business-focused qualification for a new generation of safety and health professionals has been…
National plan for farm safety scheme
A new farm safety scheme, launched by the Devon Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (FYFC),…
Survey of gig workers’ health and wellbeing brings call for employer-worker care pledge
Gig economy workers, temps and workers on zero-hours contracts report receiving fewer protections for their…
Dealing with the risks and challenges of the digital age
At a reception in Parliament, attended by MPs and peers from across the political spectrum,…
Avoid winter driving problems
Of all the seasons, it is probably winter which presents the most challenging conditions for…
Farm safety training rolled out to tackle Scotland’s farm accident death toll
SRUC has been working with the Farm Safety Foundation to help raise awareness of the…