Fire safety in schools is vital, not least because large numbers of young people are gathered in one place, meaning the potential for catastrophe is
BLOG When it comes to managing health and safety risk, out of sight should definitely not be out of mind. If you have workers whose
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
Health and safety is often seen as separate to other business activities, but with million-pound fines now commonplace, health and safety failings can make or
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
A wheel refurbishment company has been sentenced after a 16-year-old apprentice was overcome by vapours from chemicals used to strip and clean alloy wheels. The
When it comes to school fairs, effective planning and organisation is essential to creating an event that is both safe and enjoyable. And while health
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has now published its yearly report on workplace fatalities in Great Britain. The report is based on provisional annual
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
