
Smoking in the workplace
It is common for employers to allow workers breaks for a quick cigarette, but make sure you understand your legal obligations and have clear rules

It is common for employers to allow workers breaks for a quick cigarette, but make sure you understand your legal obligations and have clear rules

A haulage boss and a mechanic have been found guilty of manslaughter after a faulty tipper truck ran out of control killing four people. The

A logistics company has been fined after two employees were seriously injured in two days. The court heard how an employee suffered crush injuries to


A garage-owning mechanic has been fined after a customer was injured picking up his car. The court heard the injured man’s car was parked in

A roofing company and two directors have been fined after a member of the public photographed unsafe practices. Enviroply Roofing Ltd carried out major refurbishment

Ho ho… no! The fond old tradition of Santa throwing sweets into a crowd of children has been scuppered. We recently reported how every year

Slips and trips increase in winter. This isn’t surprising given that falling leaves make paths slippery, cold snaps bring snow and ice and there’s little

A car components manufacturer has been fined after workers suffered back injuries from repeated manual lifting. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) received six reports

It’s that time of year again. Yes, it’s the silly season when the Safety Elf comes round in a scrooge-like effort to dampen down everyone’s