North West farmers fined after man electrocuted
North West farmers have been fined after a man was electrocuted when the arm of…
Browsing: Safety
Silica dust cancer risk tackled by cross-industry commitment
Measures to control employee exposure to the second biggest cancer-causing agent found in the world’s…
UK farming legislation – how can we make our farms safer?
Figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have shown that the agriculture industry…
HSE to take lead of investigation into death of five workers at Birmingham recycling plant
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced it will be assuming primacy from West…
Tougher penalties for illegal mobile phone use behind the wheel undermined by lack of enforcement
Enforcement of new, tougher laws on illegal mobile phone use at the wheel stalled just…
Company and one of its directors fined for the unsafe storage of unauthorised biocidal products
A pest control company and one of its directors have been sentenced for the unsafe…
High-rise fire safety needs ‘right people making right decisions’ after Grenfell
Ensuring that “the right people” are in place to “make the right decisions” on fire…
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…