As it does at the end of October each year, the HSE has now published its annual report revealing the extent of work-related injury and
A manufacturer has been fined after an employee suffered serious injury in a fall from height. The employee was injured after he fell from a
Blog It’s quite common for employers in office-based businesses to have a relaxed attitude to health and safety. You might assume that if there
BLOG Determining an individual’s employment status is not always a clear-cut exercise, as a number of factors play a part in whether somebody is a
If you’re rounding off the summer with an outdoor event, health and safety might not be the most exciting element of your preparations, but it’s
Blog Creating a robust induction health and safety program is not just a best practice—it’s a legal requirement. In this blog, we’ll delve into the
Falls from height are one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries, accounting for 40 fatalities in 2018/19, and employers face record fines
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
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
