New legislation could see farmers face jail for health and safety breaches
Farmers are being urged to check they are rigorously insured before new penalties for health…
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IOSH urges workers to take care in the sun
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is encouraging workers to take care during…
A high percentage of people work alone, what can be done to reduce risk?
Establishing a healthy and safe working environment for lone workers can be different from organising…
What is COSHH?
COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health.…
New sentencing guidelines
In February 2016 the most fundamental change in health and safety enforcement for more than…
Death of road worker prompts HSE warning to HGV drivers
HGV drivers are frequently putting lives at risk by not following basic safety procedures when…
Stay safe, stay legal this harvest
The harvest is on the way and farmers need to remember the importance of safety…
Fastenings failing behind the fatal crane collapse at Mull fish farm
In April last year an Atlas lorry loader crane fitted on the workboat Carol Anne…
Lynx reveals new override protection system from Zuidberg
Lynx Engineering has unveiled a new override protection system developed by Dutch manufacturer Zuidberg at…
The dangers of working with slurry
A farmworker recently had to be rescued by firefighters after his tractor slid into a…