Blog Employers are required to identify the hazards present in their workplace and to take reasonable steps to control the risks arising from those hazards.
An electric gate company has been handed a £30,000 fine for health and safety failings that led to the death of a six-year-old boy. The
Key points GMP are carrying out a campaign to tackle drivers carrying unsecure loads, particularly where they are carrying dangerous goods. The enforcement campaign will
The HSE has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling workplace stress after efforts to promote its management standards have fallen short. Andrew Kingscott, one of the
Last week, an alliance of unions, charities and women’s rights groups initiated a campaign calling for employers to be held legally liable if they fail
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) sets out the general health and safety duties employers have toward their employees. It also
The HSE has announced that it is now visiting sites across the UK to assess how they are controlling dust. Inspectors will be focusing their
BLOG All businesses have a duty of care to make sure relevant health and safety regulations are complied with. To ensure that employers are abiding
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is cracking down on schools whose transport arrangements pose a risk to pupils’ safety. So far, a series of
Sign up for the latest news & insights BLOG Why was the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 introduced? This article explains the history
